handicap
US /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/
UK /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/
名詞
1.
障礙, 不利條件, 缺陷
a circumstance that makes progress or success difficult
範例:
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His lack of experience was a significant handicap in the job interview.
他缺乏經驗是求職面試中的一個重大障礙。
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The heavy rain proved to be a major handicap for the outdoor event.
大雨對戶外活動來說是一個巨大的障礙。
2.
差點, 讓分
a disadvantage imposed on a superior competitor in order to make the chances more equal
範例:
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The golf pro played with a handicap to make the game fair for his amateur opponent.
高爾夫職業選手帶著差點打球，以使比賽對他的業餘對手公平。
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They gave the stronger team a handicap of two goals.
他們給了更強的隊伍兩球的讓分。
動詞
1.
妨礙, 使處於不利地位, 給...設置障礙
to put (someone) at a disadvantage
範例:
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His poor eyesight handicapped him in the shooting competition.
他視力不佳在射擊比賽中對他不利。
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The new regulations will handicap small businesses.
新規定將不利於小型企業。
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