handicap
US /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/
UK /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/
1.
handicap, desvantagem, obstáculo
a circumstance that makes progress or success difficult
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His lack of experience was a significant handicap in the job interview.
A falta de experiência dele foi um handicap significativo na entrevista de emprego.
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The heavy rain proved to be a major handicap for the outdoor event.
A chuva forte provou ser um grande handicap para o evento ao ar livre.
2.
handicap, desvantagem
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.
O profissional de golfe jogou com um handicap para tornar o jogo justo para seu oponente amador.
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They gave the stronger team a handicap of two goals.
Eles deram à equipe mais forte um handicap de dois gols.
1.
prejudicar, desfavorecer, handicapar
to put (someone) at a disadvantage
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His poor eyesight handicapped him in the shooting competition.
Sua visão deficiente o prejudicou na competição de tiro.
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The new regulations will handicap small businesses.
As novas regulamentações prejudicarão as pequenas empresas.