Word
deaf-mute
/ˈdefˈmjuːt/
adjective
聋哑的
核心释义
unable to hear or speak
- 1.
缺乏听觉和说话能力
lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak
缺乏听觉和说话能力
用法In use
The school offers special programs for deaf-mute children.
用法提示：deaf-mute 作定语修饰 children，表示聋哑的儿童。
He was born deaf-mute, but learned to communicate through sign language.
用法提示：deaf-mute 作表语，描述主语的状态。
A deaf-mute person can still lead a fulfilling life with proper support.
用法提示：deaf-mute 作定语，修饰 person。
相关词与表达Connections
词族Word family
- deaf-mutes
- plural
学习提示Learner notes
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