单词 | impairing |
释义 | impairverb im·pair im-ˈper impaired; impairing; impairs transitive verb : to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse It has been known for nearly 100 years that memory is impaired by bilateral damage to either of two brain regions … Larry R. Squire The use of drugs further complicates the situation of these families and sometimes impairs their ability to raise children. Ellen L. Bassuk … the prospect of generating normal profitability is impaired by excessive debt service. John Nozell The physician also checks for signs of endometriosis, a condition in which the cells that normally compose the uterine lining grow outside the uterus, sometimes impairing fertility. Martha Southgate impairer noun … the overwhelming majority of hookups involved alcohol use—an impairer of sexual judgment if ever there was one … Tiffany Sharples impairing verbas in damaging to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of already impaired by a crack, the windshield shattered upon impact with the baseball Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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