| 单词 | deaf-and-dumb |
| 释义 | deaf-and-dumb in British English old-fashioned, offensive adjective 1. unable to hear or speak noun ▶ USAGE Using deaf-and-dumb, deaf-mute, or deaf without speech to refer to people without speech is considered outdated and offensive, and shouldbe avoided. The phrase profoundly deaf is a suitable alternative in many contexts2. a deaf person without speech deaf-and-dumb in American English (ˈdɛfənˈdʌm) adjective ▶ USAGE: Now regarded as offensive1. deaf-mute 2. of or for deaf-mutes |
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