impairs

英 [ɪmˈpeəz]

美 [ɪmˈperz]

v.  损害; 削弱
impair的第三人称单数

柯林斯词典

• VERB 损害;妨碍;削弱
  If somethingimpairssomething such as an ability or the way something works, it damages it or makes it worse.
  1. Consumption of alcohol impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery...
     饮酒会削弱你驾驶汽车或操控机器的能力。
  2. His movements were painfully impaired by arthritis.
     他行动不便，深受关节炎之苦。

双语例句

• Spending just a few minutes on a crowded street impairs memory and self-control, as your brain processes all the stimuli.
  在拥挤的街道上几分钟的时间就会损害记忆力和自控力，因为你的大脑要处理所有的刺激物。
• This partly explained how HIV impairs the immune system since the T cells are essential for immune defence.
  这部分解释了如何感染艾滋病毒的免疫系统受到损害，因为T细胞是免疫防御的必要条件。
• The Asia Premium with growing in intensity in recent years has impairs the interests of oil-importing countries of Asia.
  近年来愈演愈烈的石油贸易中的“亚洲溢价”问题严重损害了亚洲石油进口国的利益。
• Thus, FOS impairs the intestinal barrier in rats, as indicated by higher intestinal permeability.
  其结果就是，更高的肠道通透性表明FOS削减了大鼠的肠道屏障功能。
• That impairs the national dignity of the State;
  损害我国民族尊严的；
• Such dishonesty as making false statistical data greatly impairs and hinders the development of socialist market economy in China.
  统计信息失真、弄虚作假等诚信问题严重危害和阻碍我国社会主义市场经济的建设和发展。
• Some people may be addicted to netsurfing, which impairs their physical and mental health.
  有些人沉迷于网上冲浪，这对他们的身心健康有害。
• The bend or flexion must never be exaggerated so that it impairs the balance and fluency of the movement.
  曲绕和弯曲绝不可做得过分，以免损害动作的平衡和流畅。
• This deficiency impairs the body's ability to get rid of toxins, whether environmental or by-products of cellular metabolism.
  这种缺陷会损害身体的能力，以获得摆脱毒素，无论是环境或细胞的新陈代谢的副产品。
• Onge says, but it could also be that lack of sleep impairs the ability to make healthy food choices.
  Onge说，但是它也可能是睡眠不足也减弱了选择健康食品的能力。