handicap
US /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/
UK /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/
名词
1.
障碍, 不利条件, 缺陷
a circumstance that makes progress or success difficult
示例:
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His lack of experience was a significant handicap in the job interview.
他缺乏经验是求职面试中的一个重大障碍。
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The heavy rain proved to be a major handicap for the outdoor event.
大雨对户外活动来说是一个巨大的障碍。
2.
差点, 让分
a disadvantage imposed on a superior competitor in order to make the chances more equal
示例:
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The golf pro played with a handicap to make the game fair for his amateur opponent.
高尔夫职业选手带着差点打球，以使比赛对他的业余对手公平。
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They gave the stronger team a handicap of two goals.
他们给了更强的队伍两球的让分。
动词
1.
妨碍, 使处于不利地位, 给...设置障碍
to put (someone) at a disadvantage
示例:
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His poor eyesight handicapped him in the shooting competition.
他视力不佳在射击比赛中对他不利。
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The new regulations will handicap small businesses.
新规定将不利于小型企业。
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