| 单词 | handicap |
| 释义 | handicap —handicap /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/ noun [C or U] OLD-FASHIONED (CONDITION) ► F0 something that is wrong with your mind or body permanently. This word is now considered offensive by many people, who prefer the word disability: » a physical handicap» In cases of severe mental handicap, constant supervision is recommended.Thesaurus+: ↑Handicap and the disablednoun [C] (COMPETITION) ► F0 a disadvantage given to a person taking part in a game or competition in order to reduce their chances of winning, or a sports event in which such disadvantages are given: » Handicaps give people with different abilities an equal chance of winning.» My current golf handicap is nine.Thesaurus+: ↑Competitions, and parts of competitionsnoun [C] (DIFFICULTY) ► F0 something that makes it difficult for you to do something: » I found not having a car quite a handicap in the country.Thesaurus+: ↑Preventing and impeding , ↑Limiting and restrictingThesaurus+: ↑Difficult things and people , ↑Preventing and impedingverb [T] (-pp-) ↑Verb Endings for handicap ► F0 to make something more difficult to do: » Rescue efforts have been handicapped by rough seas and hurricane-force winds.Thesaurus+: ↑Preventing and impeding , ↑Limiting and restrictingThesaurus+: ↑Advantage and disadvantage |
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