disability,inability
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。例:
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(残废),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。如:
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?
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