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raw wound

/rɔː wuːnd/

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phrase

/rɔː wuːnd/B2formalmedical
  • ruСвежая, незажившая травма кожи или плоти, часто открытая и болезненная; также может использоваться метафорически для описания эмоциональной боли, которая всё ещё очень чувствительна.

A fresh, unhealed injury to the skin or flesh, often exposed and painful; can also be used metaphorically to describe an emotional hurt that is still very sensitive.

  1. Literal physical injuryB1formal

    An open, unhealed injury on the skin that is exposed and painful.

    ruОткрытая рана

    • The doctor cleaned the raw wound to prevent infection.
    • He had a raw wound on his knee from the fall.
    • A raw wound needs to be kept clean and covered.
  2. Emotional painB2informal

    A recent or unresolved emotional hurt that is still very sensitive.

    ruЭмоциональная боль

    • The breakup left a raw wound that took years to heal.
    • Talking about the accident reopened a raw wound for the family.
    • His harsh words touched a raw wound from her childhood.