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Mr. Smith was ____ in a road accident.
A. wounded
B. injured
Note: Basing on the context, is one answer better than the other, is so why? Thanks!
2013년 6월 24일 오전 2:39
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I don't think it really matters, but my first instinct is to say "injured." I think it's from years of hearing lawyer commercials ask: "Have you been injured in a car accident?"
2013년 6월 24일
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Both are correct, but you would be more likely to hear "injured" in that situation.
2013년 6월 24일
I see, wounded is commonly used in battles/a war. In accidents, people are injured. Thanks Mojave!
2013년 6월 24일
Mr. Smith was injured in a road accident. Mr. Jones was wounded in the war.
2013년 6월 24일
We tend to associate "wounded" with intentional acts like battle, gun shots. etc. "Injured" is used with accidents.
2013년 6월 24일
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