damage
n
1 [U] ~ (to sth) loss of value, attractiveness or usefulness caused by an event, accident, etc 損失; 損害; 損毀
The accident did a lot of damage to the car. 這一事故把汽車損壞得很厲害.
storm damage to crops 暴風雨對農作物的損害
damage to her reputation 對她名譽的損害.
2 damages [pl]
money paid or claimed as compensation for damage(1), loss or injury 損害賠償金
The court awarded 5000 (in) damages to the injured man. 法院判給傷者5000英鎊損害賠償費.
3 (idm 習語) what's the `damage? (Brit infml 口) what does/did sth cost? 某物要多少錢?
`I need a new coat.' `Oh yes? What's the damage?' `我需要件新外衣了.'`是嗎? 要花多少錢?'; damage, v [Tn]
cause damage to (sth) 損害; 損壞; 損毀; 損傷
damage a fence, a car, furniture, etc 損壞柵欄、 汽車、 家具等
damage sb's career 損害某人的事業
damage relations between two countries 損害兩國的關系.