disadvantage

n. 缺点, 不利, 坏处
相关词组:
at a disadvantage
to the disadvantage of...

动词过去式:disadvantaged 过去分词:disadvantaged 现在分词:disadvantaging 第三人称单数:disadvantages 

dis.ad.van.tage

n.（名词）
An unfavorable condition or circumstance.
不利条件；不利环境
Something that places one in an unfavorable condition or circumstance.
不利的情况，不便的事：处于不利条件或环境的事物
Damage or loss, especially to reputation or finances; detriment.
损害，损失：（尤指对名誉或经济的）损害或损失；伤害
v.tr.（及物动词）
dis.ad.van.taged,dis.ad.van.tag.ing,dis.ad.van.tag.es
To put at a disadvantage; hinder or harm.
使处于不利地位；损害，危害

来源：
Middle English disavauntage
中古英语 disavauntage
from Old French desavantage
源自 古法语 desavantage
des- [dis-]
des- [表示.不，相反.的意思]
avantage [advantage] * see advantage
avantage [有利条件] *参见 advantage

<参考词汇><同义词>disadvantage,detriment,drawback,handicapThe central meaning shared by these nouns is .a condition, circumstance, or characteristic unfavorable to success.:
这些名词的中心意思是指.不利于成功的条件、环境或特征.：
例句：
poor health, a disadvantage to an athlete;
身体不好，运动员的不利条件；

例句：
is free to do as she wishes without detriment;
可任意做她想做的而无任何损害；

例句：
responsibilities that are a drawback to our pleasure;
责任是我们愉快的障碍；

例句：
illiteracy, a serious handicap in life. advantage
文盲，生活中的严重障碍 advantage