early 15c., "a breaking of a bone," from Middle French fracture (14c.), from Latin fractura "a breach, break, cleft," from fractus, past participle of frangere "to break" (see fraction). As "a broken surface" from 1794.
fracture (v.)
"cause a fracture in" (transitive), 1610s (implied in fractured), from fracture (n.). Intransitive meaning "become fractured" is from 1830. Related: Fracturing.
双语例句
1. He suffered a hairline fracture of the right index finger.
他右手食指骨裂。
来自柯林斯例句
2. A doctor can reduce a fracture or dislocation.
医生能使骨折或脱臼复位.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Earthquakes happen when stresses in rock are suddenly released as the rocks fracture.
当岩石碎裂时其承受的压力突然释放出来，地震就发生了。
来自柯林斯例句
4. We may continue the traction up to three weeks, until the fracture is healed.
我们可以继续牵引三周, 直到骨折痊愈为止.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. At least one-third of all women over ninety have sustained a hip fracture.