handicap
US /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/
UK /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/
1.
hambatan, rintangan, kekurangan
a circumstance that makes progress or success difficult
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His lack of experience was a significant handicap in the job interview.
Kurangnya pengalaman menjadi hambatan signifikan dalam wawancara kerja.
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The heavy rain proved to be a major handicap for the outdoor event.
Hujan deras terbukti menjadi hambatan besar bagi acara di luar ruangan.
2.
handicap, poin penalti
a disadvantage imposed on a superior competitor in order to make the chances more equal
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The golf pro played with a handicap to make the game fair for his amateur opponent.
Pegolf profesional bermain dengan handicap untuk membuat permainan adil bagi lawan amatirnya.
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They gave the stronger team a handicap of two goals.
Mereka memberi tim yang lebih kuat handicap dua gol.
1.
menghambat, merugikan, membuat tidak beruntung
to put (someone) at a disadvantage
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His poor eyesight handicapped him in the shooting competition.
Penglihatan buruknya menghambatnya dalam kompetisi menembak.
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The new regulations will handicap small businesses.
Peraturan baru akan menghambat usaha kecil.