sprain /spreɪn/ TEM4 ( spraining, sprained, sprains )

• 1. 

  V-T If you sprain a joint such as your ankle or wrist, you accidentally damage it by twisting it or bending it violently. 扭伤 (关节)

  例：

  He fell and sprained his ankle.

  他跌了一跤，扭伤了脚踝。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A sprain is the injury caused by spraining a joint. 扭伤

  例：

  Rubin suffered a right ankle sprain when she rolled over on her ankle.

  鲁宾摔倒时身体压到了脚踝上导致右脚踝扭伤。