词组 | disabled |
释义 | disabled /dɪsˈeɪbəld/ adjective someone who is disabled cannot use a part of their body properly, or cannot learn easilyadverbsseverely disabled Elaine is severely disabled and relies on 24-hour care.partially/temporarily disabled He was partially disabled as a result of the accident.physically disabled If you are physically disabled, you can get help with your living accommodation.nounsa disabled person Disabled people should have the same rights and choices as everyone else.a disabled adult/child a support group for parents of disabled childrena disabled toilet The nearest disabled toilet is in the hall.verbsbe born disabled Her son was born disabled.leave sb disabled The accident left him disabled and unable to use his legs.THESAURUS: disabled special needs if someone has special needs, they have physical or mental disabilities - used especially about children and students: He goes to a school for children with special needs. | A woman whose five-year-old son has special needs has accused her local education authority of failing to provide him with a decent education. learning difficulties/disabilities if someone has learning difficulties, they have difficulty learning basic skills or information: There are special courses for students with moderate learning difficulties. | She has learning difficulties and she needs someone to help her with money. wheelchair user someone who is in a wheelchair because they cannot walk: There is good access for wheelchair users. paraplegic someone who is unable to move the lower part of their body, including their legs: He had a riding accident, which left him a paraplegic. quadriplegic someone who is permanently unable to move any part of their body below their neckPeople used to use 'handicapped' to describe someone who is disabled. This word is old-fashioned and is now considered offensive. It is better to say that someone is disabled, or that someone has learning difficulties or special needs. |
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