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wounded

UK //ˈwuːndɪd//US //ˈwuːndɪd//

词源

源自古英语wundian(造成伤害),与古诺尔斯语und(伤口)同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语*wundō。

adjective

❶ 指身体因受伤而受损的状态,通常由外力导致,如刀伤、枪伤等。也可比喻情感或心理受到伤害。

“The wounded soldier was carried to the hospital.”

(受伤的士兵被送往医院。)

“She felt deeply wounded by his harsh words.”

(她因他刻薄的话语感到深受伤害。)

同义词:injured, hurt, damaged

noun

❶ 指受伤的人,通常用于描述战争、事故等场景中的伤员群体。

“The hospital was full of the wounded after the battle.”

(战斗结束后医院里挤满了伤员。)

“Doctors worked tirelessly to save the wounded.”

(医生们不知疲倦地抢救伤员。)

同义词:casualties, victims

常见短语

walking wounded — 指伤势较轻仍能行走的伤员,也比喻虽受打击但表面仍能正常活动的人。

“After the accident, the walking wounded were asked to wait outside.”

(事故发生后,轻伤员被要求在室外等候。)