deaf
Произношение: [dɛf]
Слово
Контекст: «ability»
(adjective) when a person is unable to hear sounds at all or cannot hear very well. This means they might not be able to hear music, voices, or other everyday sounds.
Пример
She is deaf, but she communicates using sign language beautifully.
Пример
He can hear everything; he is not deaf at all.
Пример
Is your friend deaf, or can she hear well?
Контекст: «attention»
(adjective) when someone ignores what is being said or does not listen to someone else's advice. This is not about hearing; it’s more about paying attention.
Пример
He was deaf to her suggestions and chose to do things his own way.
Пример
She was not deaf to the important advice her coach gave her; she listened carefully.
Пример
Why are you deaf to my warnings about playing near the road?
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