🇬🇧🇨🇳 harmless - 无害 : English Lesson

Meaning of "harmless" ("无害"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

If something is harmless, it cannot hurt you, scare you, or break anything, even if it looks a little scary at first.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The harmless leaf that brushed my leg on the walk made me jump like I’d been attacked by a jungle monster.

My harmless sneeze was so loud the cat resigned from the couch and moved to another room.

Dad said broccoli is harmless, but I’m still suspicious of those tiny green trees on my plate.

The harmless balloon popped, and my soul left my body for three seconds.

Most sharks are actually harmless to humans, but my rubber duck still refuses to swim with them.

A child found a small snake in the green grass. She felt scared, but the snake was harmless. It slid away slowly; its bite was harmless, its touch harmless, and its skin harmless to the child. She watched, breathed out, and smiled, saying "harmless" like a new brave word again.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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