单词 | bruising |
释义 | bruising (bruːzɪŋ ) 1. uncountable noun If someone has bruising on their body, they have bruises on it. [formal] She had quite severe bruising and a cut lip. Synonyms: discoloration, marking, swelling, contusion [formal] 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] In a bruising battle or encounter, people fight or compete with each other in a very aggressive or determined way. [journalism] The administration hopes to avoid another bruising battle over civil rights. Collocations: bruising fight You may be heading towards a bruising fight. Times, Sunday Times They were pleased that a bruising fight rather than a technical encounter was in prospect. Times, Sunday Times It could be a bruising fight. Times, Sunday Times |
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