impairment
英 [ɪm'peəm(ə)nt]
美[ɪm'pɛrmənt]
- n. 损伤，损害
英英释意
- 1. the occurrence of a change for the worse
- 2. a symptom of reduced quality or strength
- 3. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness;
- "reading disability"
- "hearing impairment"
- 4. damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
- 5. the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)