heredity  [həˈredəti]

n.

遗传;遗传特征

【英文释义】

the process by which mental and physical characteristics are passed by parents to their children; these characteristics in a particular person

【例句】

The moral characters of men are formed not by heredity but by environment

人的道德品质不是遗传的，而是由环境塑造而成。

Some diseases are present by heredity.

有些病是遗传的结果。

insistence  [ɪnˈsɪstəns]

n.

坚决要求;坚持

【英文释义】

an act of demanding or saying sth firmly and refusing to accept any opposition or excuses

【例句】

They were united in their insistence that she should go to college.

他们一致坚持她应上大学。

At her insistence, the matter was dropped.

在她的坚持下，这件事被搁置了。

education  [ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn]

n.

(尤指学校)教育;教育

【英文释义】

a process of teaching, training and learning, especially in schools or colleges, to improve knowledge and develop skills

【例句】

She had the advantage of a good education.

她具有受过良好教育的有利条件。

Education is provided by the state as of right.

受教育是国家赋予每一个人的权利。

disability  [ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti]

n.

残疾;(某种)缺陷

【英文释义】

a physical or mental condition that means you cannot use a part of your body completely or easily, or that you cannot learn easily

【例句】

We all fear disability or infirmity.

我们都害怕伤残或体弱。

Disability is a physical limitation on your life.

残疾在身体方面限制了你的生活。