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[/ˏdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ; US -ˈvæn-; ˏdɪsədˋvæntɪdʒ/] n 用法:
1 unfavourable condition; thing that tends to prevent sb succeeding, making progress, etc 不利条件; 阻碍成功、 进步等的事物; 不便之处:
The other candidate's main disadvantage is her age. 另一候选人的主要不利条件是她的年龄问题. *
The lack of decent public transport is a great disadvantage. 没有适当的公共交通工具是很不方便的. 用法:
2 (idm 习语) put sb/be at a disadvantage put sb/be in an unfavourable position 置某人於[处於]不利境地:
His inability to speak French puts him at a disadvantage. 他不会说法语, 这使他很吃亏. to sb's disadvantage (fml 文) damaging sb or his reputation; causing some loss to sb 对某人不利; 有损声誉; 使某人吃亏:
rumours to his disadvantage, eg that discredit him 对他不利的谣言（如有损其名誉者） *
It would be to your disadvantage to invest in the project, ie You might lose money. 你在这项工程上投资, 可能要吃亏. |