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- pronunciation:
- dIs
bI
lih
ti
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noun |
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disabilities |
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If you have a disability, you have a condition that makes it difficult or impossible to do something that most other people can do. For example, some people have a physical disability that makes it difficult for them to walk. Some people have a disability that makes it difficult for them to learn things. Some people have a disability that prevents them from doing typical kinds of work. Some disabilities can go away with time and effort, and some disabilities are permanent. Scientist are always working on inventions that can help, though.
My grandmother can't climb stairs because of her disability.Mr. Lin's hearing disability was caused by working in a very noisy factory for many years.My brother is six years old, but he can't speak at all because he has a disability.- similar words:
- handicap
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disease, weakness |
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