| 单词 | disadvantage |
| 释义 | disadvantage —disadvantage /ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ aep /-ˈvæn.t̬ɪdʒ/ noun [C or U] B1 a condition or situation that causes problems, especially one which causes something or someone to be less successful than other things or people: » One disadvantage of living in the town is the lack of safe places for the children to play.» We need to consider whether the disadvantages of the plan outweigh the advantages.Thesaurus+: ↑Advantage and disadvantageat a disadvantageC2 in a situation in which you are less likely to succeed than others: » He's at a disadvantage being so shy.» This new law places/puts poorer families at a distinct disadvantage.Thesaurus+: ↑Advantage and disadvantagedisadvantageous /ˌdɪsˌæd.vənˈteɪ.dʒəs/ aep /-væn-/ adjectiveThesaurus+: ↑Advantage and disadvantageWord Builder:–Nouns: advantage, disadvantage–Adjectives: advantageous, disadvantaged • • • Extra Examples:» He had the added disadvantage of being the only man present.» You have to set the advantages of the scheme against the disadvantages.» Wherever you choose to live there are always going to be disadvantages.» Whichever option we choose there'll be disadvantages.» Her book sentimentalizes parenthood and completely ignores the disadvantages of it.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for disadvantage ► F0 to cause someone or something to be less successful than most other people or things: » Teachers claim such measures could unfairly disadvantage ethnic minorities.Thesaurus+: ↑Advantage and disadvantage |
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