*dam·age¹/`dæmɪdʒ; ˈdæmɪdʒ/ n [U] 1 physical harm done to something, so that it is broken or spoiled 损坏,损毁,破坏: We went up on the roof to have a look at the damage. 我们上屋顶去看了看损坏的情况。 + to Was there any damage to your car? 你的汽车有没有损坏处? do/cause damage Don't worry, the kids can't do any damage. 别担心,这些小孩子不会弄坏什么的。 2 a bad effect on someone or something 〔对某人或某物造成不良影响或后果的〕损害,破坏: + to the damage to Simon's reputation 对西蒙的名誉造成的损害