How do you use "wound" in a sentence?

The soldier suffered a wound to his leg. Time heals all wounds. His harsh words wounded her deeply.

wound

Q: What does "wound" mean?

An injury to the body; to injure A wound is an injury to the body, especially one where the skin is cut or broken. It can be physical (a stab wound) or emotional (wounded feelings). As a verb, 'to wound' means to injure. Note: 'wound' is also the past tense of 'wind' (to turn).

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Meaning: An injury to the body; to injure

伤口，创伤；使受伤

herida, lesión; herir

傷、負傷；傷つける

상처, 부상; 상처를 입히다

A wound is an injury to the body, especially one where the skin is cut or broken. It can be physical (a stab wound) or emotional (wounded feelings). As a verb, 'to wound' means to injure. Note: 'wound' is also the past tense of 'wind' (to turn).

「wound」是身体的损伤，特别是皮肤被切割或破裂的地方。它可以是身体上的（刺伤）或情感上的（受伤的感情）。作为动词，「to wound」意味着伤害。

Una «wound» es una lesión en el cuerpo, especialmente una donde la piel está cortada o rota. Puede ser física o emocional. Como verbo, «to wound» significa herir.

「wound」は、体への怪我、特に皮膚が切れたり破れたりした怪我です。物理的なものや感情的なものがあります。動詞として、「to wound」は傷つけることを意味します。

wound는 신체에 입은 부상, 특히 피부가 베이거나 찢어진 상처를 말한다. 신체적 상처(자상)일 수도 있고 감정적 상처(마음의 상처)일 수도 있다. 동사로는 '상처를 입히다'라는 뜻이다. 참고로 'wound'는 'wind(감다)'의 과거형이기도 하다.

Examples

The soldier suffered a wound to his leg.
这名士兵腿部受了伤。
El soldado sufrió una herida en la pierna.
その兵士は脚に傷を負った。
그 군인은 다리에 부상을 입었다.
Time heals all wounds.
时间会治愈一切伤痛。
El tiempo cura todas las heridas.
時間がすべての傷を癒す。
시간이 모든 상처를 치유한다.
His harsh words wounded her deeply.
他严厉的话深深伤害了她。
Sus palabras duras la hirieron profundamente.
彼の厳しい言葉は彼女を深く傷つけた。
그의 거친 말이 그녀에게 깊은 상처를 주었다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'wund' meaning 'an injury to the body', from Proto-Germanic 'wundaz'. Related to German 'Wunde' and Old Norse 'und'. The verb 'to wound' comes from Old English 'wundian'. Note: past tense of 'wind' is a different word.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal