dis·a·bled /dɪsˈeɪbəld/ ●●● S3 W3 adjectiveadj 1 MIDISABLEDsomeone who is disabled cannot use a part of their body properly, or cannot learn easily 残障的,残疾的,有学习障碍的 → handicapped a support group for parents of disabled children 帮助残障儿童父母的援助团
a severely disabled polio patient 严重残疾的小儿麻痺症病人
physically/mentally disabled If you are elderly or physically disabled, massage can be beneficial. 按摩对老年人或有残疾的人很有好处。
teachers who work with learning disabled children (=children who have problems learning) 教有学习障碍的儿童的教师
disabled parking/toilet/access etc (=for physically disabled people) 残疾人停车位/厕所/通道等
2 the disabled MIDISABLED[plural] people who are disabled 残疾人 The theatre has good access for the disabled. 这家剧院里的残障人士出入通道很便捷。
the disabled• Doors should be wide enough to provide access for the disabled. n THESAURUSdisabled not able to use a part of your body properly or not able to learn normally, because of a permanent problemDisabled people should have the same rights and choices as everyone else.
Elaine is severely disabled and relies on 24 hour care.
The charity provides opportunities and facilities for disabled people to take part in sport.
special needs if someone has special needs, they have physical or mental disabilitiesa school for children with special needs
A woman whose five-year-old son has special needs has accused her local education authority of failing to provide him with a decent education.
learning difficulties/disabilities if someone has learning difficulties, they have difficulty learning basic skills or informationA child’s behavioural problems may be associated with learning difficulties.
special courses for students with moderate learning difficulties
wheelchair user someone who is in a wheelchair because they cannot walkThere is easy access for wheelchair users.
paraplegic someone who is unable to move the lower part of their body, including their legsHe had a riding accident, which left him a paraplegic.
quadriplegic someone who is permanently unable to move any part of their body below their neck