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hurt

/hɜːt/

The word "hurt" is an irregular verb. Its past tense and past participle forms are the same as the present form: hurt, hurt, hurt. When used as a verb to describe pain (intransitive), it does not take a direct object. For example, you say "My head hurts," not "My head hurts me." In emotional contexts, "hurt" is often used with the word "feelings" to describe someone being offended or saddened by another person's words or actions.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon; Sarah is staring at a spreadsheet while David is in a 'synergy' meeting.
David Smith

Just saw the Q3 projections. These numbers really hurt.

David Smith
Sarah
Sarah

Maybe if we didn't blow the budget on 'innovation workshops', they wouldn't.

💡
David uses "hurt" metaphorically to describe a painful or disappointing financial result. Sarah responds with sarcasm, using the phrasal verb "blow the budget" (to spend too much money) to highlight her frustration with his management style.

Ý nghĩa

verb (transitive)

To cause physical pain or injury to someone or something.

"Be careful not to hurt yourself with those scissors."

verb (transitive)

To cause emotional distress, grief, or offense to someone.

"I didn't mean to hurt her feelings with my comment."

verb (intransitive)

To be affected by pain; to feel physical or emotional suffering.

"My legs still hurt after the marathon."

adjective

Injured, physically wounded, or emotionally distressed.

"He felt deeply hurt by the betrayal of his closest friend."

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