impairment

英 [ɪmˈpeəmənt]

美 [ɪmˈpermənt]

n.  (身体或智力方面的)缺陷，障碍，损伤; 某种缺陷

复数：impairments　

计算机

BNC.9264 / COCA.5768

牛津词典

noun

• （身体或智力方面的）缺陷，障碍，损伤；某种缺陷
  the state of having a physical or mental condition which means that part of your body or brain does not work correctly; a particular condition of this sort
  1. impairment of the functions of the kidney
     肾功能障碍
  2. visual impairments
     视力受损

柯林斯词典

• N-VAR 损害；损伤；障碍
  If someone has animpairment, they have a condition which prevents their eyes, ears, or brain from working properly.
  1. He has a visual impairment in the right eye.
     他右眼视力有损伤。

英英释义

noun

• the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
  Synonym:stultificationconstipationdeadening
• damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
• the occurrence of a change for the worse
  Synonym:damageharm
• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
  1. reading disability
  2. hearing impairment
  Synonym:disabilitydisablementhandicap
• a symptom of reduced quality or strength
  Synonym:deterioration

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