impairment
noun /ɪmˈpeəmənt/
/ɪmˈpermənt/
[uncountable, countable] (specialist)- the state of having a physical or mental condition that means that part of your body or brain does not work correctly; a particular condition of this sort
(身体或智力方面的)缺陷,障碍,损伤;某种缺陷 - impairment of the functions of the kidney
肾功能障碍 - visual impairments
视力受损
Collocations DictionaryImpairment is used after these nouns:- hearing
- speech
- impairment of the functions of the kidney