impair
- vt.损害;削弱
过去式： impaired 现在分词： impairing 过去分词： impaired 第三人称单数： impairs
im- 在内,进入,使 + -pair 更坏的
impairThese words all mean to have a bad effect on sb/sth.以上各词均含伤害、损害之义。
to cause physical harm to sth, making it less attractive, useful or valuable; to have a bad effect on sb/sth's life, health, happiness or chances of success 指毁坏、破坏、伤害、损害：
The fire badly damaged the town hall.
火灾使市政厅遭到严重破坏。
emotionally damaged children
感情上受伤害的孩子
( rather informal ) to have a bad effect on sb/sth's life, health, happiness or chances of success 指伤害、损害：
Hard work never hurt anyone.
努力工作绝无害处。
to have a bad effect on sb/sth's life, health, happiness or chances of success 指伤害、损害：
Pollution can harm marine life.
污染会危及海洋生物。
All these words can be used to talk about how things can put people in a weaker position. An action or decision can damage/hurt/harm a person's or country's chances , prospects , interests , reputation or image . Hurt is slightly less formal, especially when it is used in negative statements. |
Harm is also often used to talk about ways in which things in the natural world such as wildlife and the environment are affected by human activity. |
( rather formal ) to damage sb's health, abilities or chances 指损害、削弱（健康、能力或机会）：
Even one drink can impair driving performance.
即使一杯酒也可能影响驾驶操作。
( formal ) to damage sb's health, happiness or chances 指损害、有损于（健康、幸福或机会）：
She did not disclose evidence that was likely to prejudice her client's case.
她隐瞒了可能不利于她的当事人的证据。
impair
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VERB 损害;妨碍;削弱
If something impairs something such as an ability or the way something works, it damages it or makes it worse.Consumption of alcohol impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery...
饮酒会削弱你驾驶汽车或操控机器的能力。
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The blast left him with permanently impaired hearing.
爆炸造成他的听力永久性损伤。
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This new study joins a growing body of research indicating that a lack of direct sunlight may reshape the human eye and impair vision .
越来越多的研究表明，缺少与阳光的接触可能会改变眼睛的形状，而损害视力。
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It does , however , impair brain function over time .
但久而久之，饮酒会损害脑功能。
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Even one drink can impair driving performance .
即使一杯酒也可能影响驾驶操作。
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There are 1.7 million blind and visually impaired people in Britain .
英国有170万失明和视力受损人口。
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His movements were painfully impaired by arthritis .
他行动不便，深受关节炎之苦。
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Smoking impaired his health .
吸烟使他的健康变得更糟。
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His vision was impaired .
他的视力变差了。
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Much reading has impaired his vision .
大量读书损害了他的视力。
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His hearing is somewhat impaired .
他的听觉已受到一定程度的损害。
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The scientists cite a definition of " workaholism " as " being overly concerned about work , driven by an uncontrollable work motivation , and investing so much time and effort in work that it impairs other important life areas . "
科学家引证“沉迷工作”的定义为“受不能控制的工作动机驱使而过度关注工作，以及对工作投入如此多的时间和精力，以致损害其他的重要生活领域。”
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Studies showed that up to 80 percent of women reported impaired .
研究显示多达80%的女性报告说自己怀孕后认知能力下降了，特别是健忘越来越严重。
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Digital dementia refers to impaired functioning due to the extended use of digital devices .
Digitaldementia指由于长期使用数码产品导致的记忆和认知功能障碍，即“数码痴呆症”。
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Loud noise can impair your hearing .
巨大的噪音有损听觉。
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The next step for Tec-Innovation is to use the data collected by its system to create a kind of street view navigation map for visually impaired people .
Tec-Innovation公司的下一步是利用该系统收集的数据为视力障碍者打造一款街景导航地图。
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Just when a pregnant woman might need to multitask , research has confirmed that the long-suspected " baby brain " effect kicks in , as suspected , and may impair memory for up to a year after birth .
怀孕的女人本就需要身兼多职，而研究却证实长久以来流传的“孕傻”说法是真的，怀孕会造成准妈妈记忆力衰退，其影响力甚至会波及到产后一年。
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Design and implementation of phonology test system for visual impaired students
视障大学生语音考试系统的设计与实现
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Permanent deafness may develop in patients with impaired renal function .
永久失聪的可能发展，患者肾功能受损。
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His age impaired his chances of finding a new job .
他的年龄影响他找新工作的机会。
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We allow nothing to impair the quality of our products .
我们不许任何东西使我们的产品质量受损。
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A Study of Guangzhou Public Library Services for the Visually Impaired Groups
广州市公共图书馆视障群体服务现状研究
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Observation on effect of long-term life style intervention for impaired glucose tolerance patients
对葡萄糖耐量低减者长期生活方式干预的效果观察
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The current study shows that metabolic syndrome is also associated with impaired lung function .
目前的研究显示，代谢综合症也与肺功能损害相关。
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The Intervention Clinical Observation on Impaired Glucose Tolerance with TCM Therapy
中医综合疗法对2型糖尿病前期干预的临床观察
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How often is your thinking process sluggish or your concentration impaired ?
3.你的思维是否缓慢，或者注意力不集中？
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High glucose impairs mitochondrial respiratory chain function in pancreatic β cells
高糖对INS-1细胞线粒体呼吸链功能的影响
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The Investigation and Strategy Research of Visually Impaired Children 's Music Education in Hunan
湖南省视力残疾儿童音乐教育现状调查及策略研究
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Intake of dry matter is also impaired by this lower digestibility .
牲畜所采食的干物质数量会因可消化性差而减少。
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To find out whether blood pressure lowering per se would improve impaired endothelial function .
探讨降压治疗本身是否能改善已受损的血管内皮功能。
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Then it can really start to impair your ability to communicate .
然后，它开始削弱你的社交能力。
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Finally , accelerate the inflow of hot money , impair growth ability .
最后，加速热钱流入，损害经济增长能力。
用于人、动物或环境，也可用于名誉或形象，程度较轻。
The kidnappers didn't harm the little boy.
绑匪没有伤害那个小男孩。
Don't harm your eyes by reading in dim light.
不要在昏暗的灯光下看书，以免损害眼睛。
This machine can handle chemicals that harm the environment.
这台机器能够处理损害环境的化学物品。
His failures harmed his reputation.
他屡次失败使他的声誉受损。
可以用于某物或某人的身体，表示使之失去价值或功能；也可用于感情、信心等，表示产生不良影响。
The early frost damaged the crops.
早霜把庄稼给毁了。
His car was damaged in a collision.
他的汽车被撞坏了。
Smoking can damage your health.
吸烟会损害健康。
More attention should be given to emotionally damaged children.
感情受到伤害的儿童应该得到更多关注。
指身体、感情等受到伤害，侧重于感到疼痛，也可指产生不良影响，程度可轻可重。
He hurt his right leg badly in the football match.
在那场足球赛中，他的右腿受了重伤。
He hurt her feelings.
他伤害了她的感情。
Unfair competition has hurt the company's position in the market.
不公平竞争已经对这家公司的市场地位造成损害。
指使情况变得更糟、价值更小等。
Smoking impaired his health.
吸烟使他的健康变得更糟。
His vision was impaired.
他的视力变差了。