impairment

🇬🇧 UK/ɪmˈpeəmənt/🇺🇸 US/im'peәmәnt/

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Definitions

n.

A reduction in strength, quality, or ability; a physical or mental disability

损害；损伤；（身心）缺陷

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

impairmentother

=impairment

Common Collocations

1.hearing impairment听力受损
2.visual impairment视觉受损
3.cognitive impairment认知受损

Example Sentences

1.
The patient suffers from a hearing impairment that requires a hearing aid.
2.
Cognitive impairment in elderly people can affect their independence.

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