disability
gb/dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/ us/dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
B1
Англійська
~ 3500
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
state
1
A condition that limits abilities
A health problem of the body or mind that makes it hard for someone to do some everyday things.
Модель уживання:
[someone] has a disability
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse 'disability' with 'disease'. A disease is an illness, while a disability is a lasting condition that limits activities.
Синоніми
impairment (More formal and often used in medical or technical contexts; can refer to partial loss of function rather than a complete limitation.)
Антоніми
ability (Refers to the capacity to do something, highlighting the opposite of limitation.)
Словосполучення
living with a disability
|physical disability
|mental disability
|learning disability
|disability rights
Теми
health
|society
|law
|body
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She has a disability that affects her ability to walk.
- The new law improves access for people with disabilities.
- His disability does not stop him from working full-time.
- The charity supports children with learning disabilities.
Навчальні приклади
- He has a disability in his leg.
- She lives with a disability.
- The school helps students with disabilities.
- People with disabilities need good support.
Іменник
formal
C1
state
2
Legal disqualification from rights
When the law says someone cannot have certain rights or do certain things.
Модель уживання:
[someone] is under a disability
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with physical or mental disability; here it refers only to legal restrictions.
Синоніми
disqualification (A broader term for being made ineligible, not limited to legal contexts.)
Антоніми
eligibility (The state of being allowed to do something legally.)
Словосполучення
legal disability
|under a disability
|disability to act
Теми
law
|government
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- He was placed under a legal disability after the court ruling.
- Minors are under certain disabilities in contract law.
- The treaty removes trade disabilities between the two nations.
Навчальні приклади
- He has a legal disability and cannot vote.
- Young people have a legal disability to sign contracts.
- The law removed the disability for foreign workers.
Граматика
Словникова форма
disability
IPA
GB/dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
US/dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
Склади й наголос
dis - ab - il - ity (4 склади)
Stress on 3rd syllable (il)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: disability
- Plural: disabilities, disability
Споріднені слова
Вирази
disability rights
1/dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
Rights of people with disabilities
The freedoms and protections that people with disabilities should have.
Приклади
- The conference focused on advancing disability rights worldwide.
- She campaigns for stronger disability rights laws.
learning disability
1/lˈɚnɪŋ dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
Condition affecting learning ability
A problem that makes it harder for someone to learn new things in the usual way.
Приклади
- He was diagnosed with a learning disability in reading.
- Schools offer special support for children with learning disabilities.
mental disability
1/mˈɛntəl dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
Condition affecting mental functioning
A health problem that makes it hard for someone to think, understand, or remember things normally.
Приклади
- He works with adults who have mental disabilities.
- Mental disabilities may require different types of support.
person with a disability
1/pˈɚsən wˈɪθ ə dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
Individual who has a disability
A person who has a health problem of the body or mind that makes some activities difficult.
Приклади
- The program offers training for every person with a disability.
- As a person with a disability, she advocates for better public transport access.
physical disability
1/fˈɪzɪkəl dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
Condition limiting body movement or function
A health problem that makes it hard to move or use the body normally.
Приклади
- Her physical disability means she uses a wheelchair.
- Physical disabilities can result from accidents or illness.