英语相似词辨析 disability,inability(在线收听) |
disability,inability 这一对词都表示“无能”之意,但涵义有细微的差异。 Disability着重表示“因受伤而变残废所引起的无能”(lacking ability caused by injury)或“因天生的缺陷而导致的无能”(inherent defect);用于法律方面,它表示“不够资格”、“不合格”(legal disqualification)之意。例: He has a disability pension because he lost his legs while he was in the army. 他领取伤残抚恤金,因为他在军队服役时失去了双腿。 He was always cheerful in spite of his disability. 他虽然有残疾(残废),但心情一直很愉快。 Inability 着重表示“缺少能力”或“缺乏手段”(lack of power or means)的意味。如: His inability to undertake the work is due to his physical disabilities. 他没有能力承担该工作,是由于他的残疾。 Can you account for your inability to pay the debt? 您能否解释无法偿债的原因吗? |
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