at a disadvantage
US /æt ə dɪsˈædvæntɪdʒ/
UK /æt ə dɪsˈædvɑːntɪdʒ/
短语
处于劣势, 不利
in a worse or less favorable position
示例:
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Without proper training, you'll be at a disadvantage.
没有适当的培训，你将处于劣势。
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Smaller companies are often at a disadvantage when competing with larger corporations.
小型公司在与大型企业竞争时通常处于劣势。