handicap
US /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/
UK /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/
1.
halangan, kekurangan, rintangan
a circumstance that makes progress or success difficult
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His lack of experience was a significant handicap in the job interview.
Kekurangan pengalamannya adalah halangan yang ketara dalam temu duga kerja.
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The heavy rain proved to be a major handicap for the outdoor event.
Hujan lebat terbukti menjadi halangan utama bagi acara luar.
2.
handicap, kelebihan
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.
Pemain golf profesional bermain dengan handicap untuk menjadikan permainan adil bagi lawan amatur beliau.
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They gave the stronger team a handicap of two goals.
Mereka memberikan pasukan yang lebih kuat handicap dua gol.
1.
menghalang, merugikan, memberi handicap
to put (someone) at a disadvantage
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His poor eyesight handicapped him in the shooting competition.
Penglihatan yang lemah menghalanginya dalam pertandingan menembak.
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The new regulations will handicap small businesses.
Peraturan baharu akan menghalang perniagaan kecil.