contusions

IPA/kəntjˈuːʒənz/
KK[kəntˈuʒənz]IPA/kəntˈuːʒənz/

contusions — noun

1. dark or sore marks under the skin caused by a blow that does not break the skin

1.名詞C1
釋義

dark or sore marks under the skin caused by a blow that does not break the skin

例句

The doctor found several contusions on Kenji's shoulder after the fall.

medical report: contusions on [body part]

Roya left the game with leg contusions from two hard tackles.

同義詞
  • bruise

    more common everyday word for the same kind of injury

用法筆記

Mostly used in medical records or hospital talk; everyday English usually says bruises.