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。
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,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。
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?
英语解释
名词 disability:
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness同义词:disablement, handicap, impairment
例句
As a matter of fact, many people have a disability.事实上,许多人身体都有某种缺陷。
A physical or mental disability.身心的缺陷体力或智力上的无能
详细解释
dis.a.bil.i.ty n.(名词)【复数】dis.a.bil.i.ties The condition of being disabled; incapacity.无能为力;无能力The period of such a condition:伤残期间:处于伤残状况的一段时间:例句:never received a penny during her disability.在伤残期间分文未收 A disadvantage or deficiency, especially a physical or mental impairment that prevents or restricts normal achievement.限制,不利条件:不利的条件或不健全,尤指由于身体或智力受损而阻碍或限制正常发展Something that hinders or incapacitates.伤残:妨碍或使残废的事Law A legal incapacity or disqualification.【法律】 无行为能力,无资格