Word
deaf-mute
/ˈdefˈmjuːt/
noun
聋哑人；聋哑者
a deaf person who is unable to speak
- 1.
a deaf person who is unable to speak
不能说话的聋人
不能说话的聋人；聋哑者
In use
The deaf-mute communicated fluently with sign language.
The school provides specialized education for deaf-mutes.
Society should ensure equal opportunities for every deaf-mute.
Connections
Word family
- deaf-mutes
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
注意：该词可能被视为过时或冒犯，现代英语更常用'deaf person'或'person who is deaf and mute'。
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