名詞 impairment:

1. the occurrence of a change for the worse
   同義詞：damage, harm
2. a symptom of reduced quality or strength
   同義詞：deterioration
3. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
   同義詞：disability, disablement, handicap
4. damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
5. the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
   同義詞：stultification, constipation, deadening

1. Gradual deterioration of specific tissues, cells, or organs with corresponding impairment or loss of function, caused by injury, disease, or aging.
   變性特定的組織、細(xì)胞或器官隨著受傷、疾病或年老而導(dǎo)致的相應(yīng)的功能的削弱或喪失，而形成的逐漸的變質(zhì)
2. Impairment of the usefulness or value of person or property; harm.
   損害，破壞對有用或有價值的人或財產(chǎn)的破壞; 傷害
3. Loss or impairment of the ability to make decisions or act independently.
   意志缺失，喪志癥做出決斷或獨自行動的能力遭到損害或喪失
4. Impairment of speech and verbal comprehension, especially when associated with brain injury.
   難語癥，誦讀困難癥語言或文字理解能力受損，尤指那些與大腦受損傷相聯(lián)系的