harm
/hɑːm/ · /hɑːrm/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4497 in the learning path
伤害；损害
Definitions
n. Physical injury or damage to someone's wellbeing or something's condition.
伤害；损害
v. To injure someone or damage something.
伤害；损害
Example
Too much sunlight can harm the leaves of this plant.
阳光过强会损伤这种植物的叶子。
Stricter controls on industrial waste could reduce the harm caused to rivers and protect local wildlife.
加强对工业废弃物的管控可以减少河流受到的损害，并保护当地野生动物。
Collocations
- cause harm
- do more harm than good
- harm the environment
Word family
- harmful (adj.)
- harmless (adj.)
- harmlessly (adv.)
Synonyms
- damage
- hurt
Usage tip
名词不可数；用do harm to，动词harm直接接宾语。
FAQ
- What does harm mean?
- Physical injury or damage to someone's wellbeing or something's condition. To injure someone or damage something.
- How is harm pronounced?
- UK /hɑːm/, US /hɑːrm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
