congenital
US /kənˈdʒen.ə.t̬əl/
UK /kənˈdʒen.ə.t̬əl/
1.
先天的, 与生俱来的
of a disease or physical abnormality present from birth
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She was born with a congenital heart defect.
她出生时患有先天性心脏缺陷。
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The doctor diagnosed him with a congenital condition.
医生诊断他患有先天性疾病。
2.
天生的, 固有的
having a particular trait or habit from birth or by nature
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He has a congenital inability to tell the truth.
他天生就不会说实话。
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Her congenital optimism always brightens the room.
她天生的乐观精神总是让房间充满阳光。