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Definition of disadvantage in English: disadvantagenoun dɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒˌdɪsədˈvæn(t)ɪdʒ An unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness. 不利条件；不利环境 a major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data 一个主要的不利条件是资料的有限性。 mass noun situations of serious social and economic disadvantage Example sentencesExamples - Even facing all the socioeconomic disadvantages, farmworkers rarely used social services.
- Athy is one of 20 towns aided by the programme which aims to help areas overcome their socioeconomic disadvantage.
- However, many areas of the province face a connectivity disadvantage compared to more urban areas.
- However I think that the benefits outweigh the potential disadvantages; for now, anyway.
- Natives in this group will have risen above any disadvantages associated with humble beginnings.
- Location conferred environmental advantages and disadvantages with respect to the shifting fish stocks.
- There are several potential disadvantages of this approach.
- On the whole, the buyer, therefore, appears to face a decided disadvantage relative to the seller.
- A more serious potential disadvantage is that asset-based loan amounts will fall with a company's fortunes.
- The second is that because of that fact you have a distinct disadvantage.
- Better still, it helped him overcome a considerable spending disadvantage.
- So in that sense they were at a disadvantage relative to the newcomers who were coming in.
- A disadvantage of this approach is that it allows the comparison of only nested models.
- Add it all up and Ford has a huge cost disadvantage compared with the Japanese.
- Any tiny advantage would be far outweighed by the serious disadvantages of a cumbersome hindrance in getting away from predators.
- In this way, they may be able to overcome the competitive disadvantage of price.
- Of the two, she is the one who would suffer the greater disadvantage.
- There are also, it should be said, disadvantages associated with investing in both too!
- In sum, the main minorities in the U.S. represent significant socioeconomic disadvantage in comparison with the majority.
- Social, economic, and health data indicate that American Indians experience extreme disadvantages in American society.
Synonyms drawback, snag, downside, stumbling block, catch, pitfall, fly in the ointment weak spot/point, weakness, flaw, defect, fault handicap, limitation, trouble, difficulty, problem, complication, liability, nuisance hindrance, obstacle, impediment British disbenefit informal minus, hiccup British informal spanner in the works North American informal monkey wrench in the works
verb dɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒˌdɪsədˈvæn(t)ɪdʒ [with object]Put in an unfavourable position in relation to someone or something else. 使（别人或其他事物）处于不利地位 the pension scheme tends to disadvantage women 这个养老金计划会使妇女处于不利地位。 Example sentencesExamples - There was also an idea that if we took away half the eggs of an infertile woman we would be disadvantaging her.
- Setting a quota for campus universities below demand forces up the Year 12 scores required for entry, disadvantaging those without the home and school background conducive to high marks, principally lower-income people.
- Phil Barlow, a Labour town, district and county councillor for Witham, said: ‘For the most disadvantaged clients, it's disadvantaging them further.’
- Such a deliberate strategy which avoids a direct response to a national paid maternity leave scheme is, in the meantime disadvantaging thousands of working women in Australia who are either pregnant or planning to have a child.
- It would also mean that the specialised advice which qualified animal health suppliers offer will be removed from the industry, disadvantaging both farmers and consumers.
- In many respects Tanzania defies the claim that girls are disadvantaged in terms of education in sub-Saharan Africa.
- By refusing to install the necessary hardware BT is quite deliberately disadvantaging rural areas.
- However Professor Peter Smith says: ‘We want to make sure we're not disadvantaging Maori and Pacific Island students by introducing it.’
- We should not be disadvantaging both parties.
- In fact, absolutely no one will be financially disadvantaged as a result of Working for Families.
- The lack of access to the educational psychological service is seriously disadvantaging some children.
- Nor was there a lift, so disabled students were seriously disadvantaged.
- Neighbouring schools and boroughs complained that brighter children were being creamed off, seriously disadvantaging those schools which were still genuinely comprehensive.
- Pupils from lower socioeconomic groups are disadvantaged in many ways when applying for entry to medical education.
- So, in that respect, the accused was not disadvantaged in terms of preparation time.
- All that matters is that having the issue on the ballot might induce a number of Democrats to turn out at the polls who otherwise would not have, thus disadvantaging Republican candidates.
- But the BBC is warning it will pull the plug on those referring directly to the by-election, to avoid disadvantaging the Tories and Liberal Democrats under electoral laws.
- The studies exhibited common themes of systemic processes of discrimination disadvantaging young girls, the rationalisation process within democratic culture, and ‘racial’ culture.
- Of course, it is the minor parties that are disadvantaged as a result.
- Their charter is to provide an alternative system resourced by private income (hence the name), for those who can afford the fees without disadvantaging those who can't.
Synonyms treat unfavourably, put at a disadvantage, treat harshly/unfairly, put in an unfavourable position, handicap, inflict a handicap on, do a disservice to, be unfair to, wrong
PhrasesIn an unfavourable position relative to someone or something else. 使（别人或其他事物）处于不利地位 stringent regulations have put British farmers at a disadvantage 严格的规定使得英国的农民处于不利地位。 Example sentencesExamples - This situation puts certain groups at a disadvantage in terms of education and civil service positions.
- Reed said the way the contract has been handled leaves his company out of pocket and at a disadvantage for submitting future bids.
- He cleverly chose a defensive position, putting the French force at a disadvantage.
- They can force an advancing enemy to take an approach or position in which they are at a disadvantage.
- So in that sense they were at a disadvantage relative to the newcomers who were coming in.
So as to cause harm to one's interests or standing. 对（某人）不利 his poor educational track record inevitably worked to his disadvantage 他很差的学习成绩记录肯定会对他不利。 Example sentencesExamples - But sometimes, there is no escape and resistance can be… well… to your disadvantage.
- By justifying the management discourse on productivity, employees keep in place the surveillance system that actually works to their disadvantage.
- This is exactly the sort of struggle that is most to their disadvantage, not least because of the four-and five-year election cycles to which the rhythms of their wars are typically tuned.
- But the world has changed to their disadvantage.
- If it has already been used to your disadvantage, you may be able to get a substantial sum in damages.
Synonyms detriment, prejudice, disservice, harm, damage
OriginLate Middle English: from Old French desavantage, from des- (expressing reversal) + avantage 'advantage'. Definition of disadvantage in US English: disadvantagenounˌdɪsədˈvæn(t)ɪdʒˌdisədˈvan(t)ij An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness. 不利条件；不利环境 a major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data 一个主要的不利条件是资料的有限性。 the impact of poverty and disadvantage on children 贫困和劣境给孩子们造成的影响。 Example sentencesExamples - Social, economic, and health data indicate that American Indians experience extreme disadvantages in American society.
- In this way, they may be able to overcome the competitive disadvantage of price.
- Better still, it helped him overcome a considerable spending disadvantage.
- A more serious potential disadvantage is that asset-based loan amounts will fall with a company's fortunes.
- The second is that because of that fact you have a distinct disadvantage.
- However, many areas of the province face a connectivity disadvantage compared to more urban areas.
- In sum, the main minorities in the U.S. represent significant socioeconomic disadvantage in comparison with the majority.
- On the whole, the buyer, therefore, appears to face a decided disadvantage relative to the seller.
- There are also, it should be said, disadvantages associated with investing in both too!
- Location conferred environmental advantages and disadvantages with respect to the shifting fish stocks.
- Natives in this group will have risen above any disadvantages associated with humble beginnings.
- Add it all up and Ford has a huge cost disadvantage compared with the Japanese.
- Of the two, she is the one who would suffer the greater disadvantage.
- Any tiny advantage would be far outweighed by the serious disadvantages of a cumbersome hindrance in getting away from predators.
- So in that sense they were at a disadvantage relative to the newcomers who were coming in.
- Even facing all the socioeconomic disadvantages, farmworkers rarely used social services.
- There are several potential disadvantages of this approach.
- However I think that the benefits outweigh the potential disadvantages; for now, anyway.
- A disadvantage of this approach is that it allows the comparison of only nested models.
- Athy is one of 20 towns aided by the programme which aims to help areas overcome their socioeconomic disadvantage.
Synonyms drawback, snag, downside, stumbling block, catch, pitfall, fly in the ointment
verbˌdɪsədˈvæn(t)ɪdʒˌdisədˈvan(t)ij [with object]Place in an unfavorable position in relation to someone or something else. 使（别人或其他事物）处于不利地位 we are disadvantaging the next generation Example sentencesExamples - By refusing to install the necessary hardware BT is quite deliberately disadvantaging rural areas.
- Neighbouring schools and boroughs complained that brighter children were being creamed off, seriously disadvantaging those schools which were still genuinely comprehensive.
- It would also mean that the specialised advice which qualified animal health suppliers offer will be removed from the industry, disadvantaging both farmers and consumers.
- Their charter is to provide an alternative system resourced by private income (hence the name), for those who can afford the fees without disadvantaging those who can't.
- Setting a quota for campus universities below demand forces up the Year 12 scores required for entry, disadvantaging those without the home and school background conducive to high marks, principally lower-income people.
- But the BBC is warning it will pull the plug on those referring directly to the by-election, to avoid disadvantaging the Tories and Liberal Democrats under electoral laws.
- Phil Barlow, a Labour town, district and county councillor for Witham, said: ‘For the most disadvantaged clients, it's disadvantaging them further.’
- Of course, it is the minor parties that are disadvantaged as a result.
- In many respects Tanzania defies the claim that girls are disadvantaged in terms of education in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Pupils from lower socioeconomic groups are disadvantaged in many ways when applying for entry to medical education.
- The studies exhibited common themes of systemic processes of discrimination disadvantaging young girls, the rationalisation process within democratic culture, and ‘racial’ culture.
- Such a deliberate strategy which avoids a direct response to a national paid maternity leave scheme is, in the meantime disadvantaging thousands of working women in Australia who are either pregnant or planning to have a child.
- We should not be disadvantaging both parties.
- The lack of access to the educational psychological service is seriously disadvantaging some children.
- All that matters is that having the issue on the ballot might induce a number of Democrats to turn out at the polls who otherwise would not have, thus disadvantaging Republican candidates.
- There was also an idea that if we took away half the eggs of an infertile woman we would be disadvantaging her.
- Nor was there a lift, so disabled students were seriously disadvantaged.
- However Professor Peter Smith says: ‘We want to make sure we're not disadvantaging Maori and Pacific Island students by introducing it.’
- So, in that respect, the accused was not disadvantaged in terms of preparation time.
- In fact, absolutely no one will be financially disadvantaged as a result of Working for Families.
Synonyms treat unfavourably, put at a disadvantage, treat harshly, treat unfairly, put in an unfavourable position, handicap, inflict a handicap on, do a disservice to, be unfair to, wrong
PhrasesIn an unfavorable position relative to someone or something else. 使（别人或其他事物）处于不利地位 stringent regulations have put farmers at a disadvantage 严格的规定使得英国的农民处于不利地位。 Example sentencesExamples - This situation puts certain groups at a disadvantage in terms of education and civil service positions.
- They can force an advancing enemy to take an approach or position in which they are at a disadvantage.
- So in that sense they were at a disadvantage relative to the newcomers who were coming in.
- Reed said the way the contract has been handled leaves his company out of pocket and at a disadvantage for submitting future bids.
- He cleverly chose a defensive position, putting the French force at a disadvantage.
So as to cause harm to one's interests or standing. 对（某人）不利 his poor record inevitably worked to his disadvantage 他很差的学习成绩记录肯定会对他不利。 Example sentencesExamples - By justifying the management discourse on productivity, employees keep in place the surveillance system that actually works to their disadvantage.
- This is exactly the sort of struggle that is most to their disadvantage, not least because of the four-and five-year election cycles to which the rhythms of their wars are typically tuned.
- But the world has changed to their disadvantage.
- But sometimes, there is no escape and resistance can be… well… to your disadvantage.
- If it has already been used to your disadvantage, you may be able to get a substantial sum in damages.
Synonyms detriment, prejudice, disservice, harm, damage
OriginLate Middle English: from Old French desavantage, from des- (expressing reversal) + avantage ‘advantage’. |