Bruise

(n.)

by a blow to the body or to a fruit, discolouring the skin but not breaking it

挫伤

e.g. He was covered in bruise after falling off his bicycle.

他从自行车上摔下来，满身青一块、紫一块。

(v.)

1. cause a bruise of bruise on (sth/sb)

使（某物/某人）受挫伤

e.g. He fell and bruised  himself/his leg.

他跌倒后身体（腿）受了挫伤。

e.g. Her face was badly bruised in the crash.

她碰得鼻青脸肿。

2. show the effects of a blow or knock

显出击伤或者碰伤

e.g. Don't drop the peaches — they bruise easily.

桃儿容易碰伤——要轻拿轻放。

e.g. (fig.) Don't hurt her feelings — she bruises very easily.

别伤害她的感情——她很娇气。

引申：bruiser

(n.) large strong tough man

彪形大汉

e.g. He looks a real bruiser.

他真像个彪形大汉。

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