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congenital

/kənˈdʒɛnətəl/

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1 · adjective

present from birth

先天的

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The doctor explained that the hearing condition was congenital.
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医生解释说，这种听力问题是先天的。
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Pronunciation: /kənˈdʒɛnətəl/

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