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单词 impairment
释义

impairment

noun

im·​pair·​ment im-ˈper-mənt How to pronounce impairment (audio)
plural impairments
: the act of impairing something or the state or condition of being impaired : diminishment or loss of function or ability
… it does not help reverse the impairment of cognitive activity caused by diazepam … Corby Kummer
Trichloroethylene has been classified by EPA as a probable human carcinogen, although its primary effect is impairment of the central nervous system. Chemical & Engineering News
Persons with hearing impairments can now get information about local parks and their facilities by calling the recently installed TDD phone numbers within the Parks Department. Maryland Magazine
Studies show that roughly 11 percent of all kindergarteners have speech or language impairments The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union-News

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

impairment

noun

as in disability
a condition in which a part of your body or mind is damaged and does not work well Her mother had a hearing impairment that had become worse with age.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • disability
  • injury
  • disablement
  • damage
  • disfigurement
  • harm
  • lesion
  • detriment
  • defacement
  • hurt
  • abrasion
  • swelling
  • rupture
  • strain
  • contusion
  • affliction
  • wound
  • concussion
  • scratch
  • bruise
  • laceration
  • scar
  • burn
  • gash
  • chafe
  • bump
  • scrape
  • boo-boo
  • scald
  • sear
  • scathe
  • cut

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • recovery
  • healing
  • remedy
  • cure
  • fix
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