disadvantage
disadvantage
noun
at a disadvantage
noun
- an unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness
不利条件；不利环境
a major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data.
一个主要的不利条件是资料的有限性。
[mass noun]the impact of poverty and disadvantage on children.
贫困和劣境给孩子们造成的影响。
- [with obj.]place in an unfavourable position in relation to someone or something else
使（别人或其他事物）处于不利地位
the pension scheme tends to disadvantage women.
这个养老金计划会使妇女处于不利地位。
at a disadvantage
- in an unfavourable position relative to someone or someone else
处于不利地位
stringent regulations have put British farmers at a disadvantage.
严格的规定使得英国的农民处于不利地位。
- so as to cause harm to one's interests or standing
对（某人）不利
his poor educational track record inevitably worked to his disadvantage.
他很差的学习成绩记录肯定会对他不利。
- late Middle English: from Old French desavantage, from des- (expressing reversal) + avantage 'advantage'
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