| 单词 | deaf |
| 释义 | Word Frequency deaf(dɛf) adjective ▶ USAGE Referring to any group using a formula such as the deaf is inappropriate because it glosses over people's individuality and perpetuates stereotypes.It is preferable to use phrases such as deaf people1. a. partially or totally unable to hear b. often offensive (as collective noun ; preceded by the) the deaf See also tone-deaf 2. refusing to heed deaf to the cries of the hungry Derived forms deafly (ˈdeafly) adverb deafness (ˈdeafness) noun Word origin Old English dēaf; related to Old Norse daufr |
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