Bruising

Pronunciation:ˈbruː.zɪŋ

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Quick Translations

adjective

Causing or characterized by physical bruises; often used in a figurative sense to describe something that is very hard or severe.

造成或特征为淤伤的；通常用于比喻，描述某事非常困难或严重。

The politician's bruising defeat in the election left him questioning his career choices and whether his campaign slogan 'Vote for the Best' was a little too optimistic.
After my first boxing class, I realized that the term 'bruising' doesn't just apply to sports; it also applies to my ego!
I had a bruising encounter with the buffet table at the party, and now my waistband is definitely feeling the aftermath.

In a political context, 'bruising' often refers to difficult defeats or challenges, reflecting the emotional and physical toll of competition.

verb

To injure (someone) by striking or hitting them, resulting in discoloration of the skin.

通过击打或碰撞使（某人）受伤，导致皮肤变色。

I tried to show off my moves on the dance floor, but I ended up bruising my pride when I tripped over my own feet and landed on the snack table!
My cat decided my lap was the perfect place to practice its ambush techniques, leading to me being bruised and baffled by its stealthy ways.
After my dog decided that the dining room table was a buffet, I spent the evening nursing my bruises and my broken heart over turned over spaghetti.

This usage is common in both a physical and metaphorical sense, often depicting the emotional impact of a challenging experience.