handicapped
名詞
片語 handicapped 名詞
- the handicapped
A group of people who have illnesses, injuries, or conditions that make it difficult for them to perform certain activities that others can do without difficulty. This term is now considered offensive, and it is generally preferred to use "people with disabilities" or "disabled people" instead.
(總稱)殘障人士(現今覺具冒犯意味,建議使用「身心障礙人士」或「殘疾人士」)
• The city is working to improve transportation facilities for people with disabilities.
該城市正在努力改善身心障礙人士的交通設施。
形容詞
定義 handicapped 形容詞
Afflicted by a physical or mental condition that limits one's ability to perform certain activities. This term is considered offensive by many, with 'disabled' or 'person with a disability' being preferred.
殘疾的;身體有殘缺的
The facility was designed specifically for handicapped individuals.
這設施是專為身障人士設計的。
Older buildings often do not meet the accessibility standards for handicapped people.
較舊的建築物通常不符合身障人士的無障礙標準。
The athlete overcame his physical handicap to become a champion.
這位運動員克服了身體障礙,成為了冠軍。