impair /ɪmˈpɛə/ CET6 TEM8 ( impairing, impaired, impairs )

• 1. 

  V-T If something impairs something such as an ability or the way something works, it damages it or makes it worse. 损害 [正式]

  例：

  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纵机器的能力。

• 2. 

  impaired ADJ 受损的

  例：

  The blast left him with permanently impaired hearing.

  爆炸造成了他永久性听力损伤。