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| /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ |
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| | something that makes someone or something less effective , successful , or attractive 不利；损害 | Grants are available for projects that tackle disadvantage in deprived areas. 对有助于解决贫困地区不利条件的项目可提供资金支持。 | | +of One of the disadvantages of the job is the long hours I work. 这份工作的一个缺点是我的工作时间很长。 | | advantages and disadvantages (=good and bad features of something) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living abroad. 优点和缺点；利弊 | |
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| - | at a disadvantage
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| less likely to succeed than other people or things |
| 处于不利地位的 |
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| Anyone not familiar with the Internet is at a serious disadvantage. 任何不熟悉因特网的人都会处于极不利的境地。 |
| put/place sb at a disadvantage The strength of the company puts competitors at a great disadvantage. 那家公司的强大实力使竞争者们处于非常不利的地位。 |
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| - | be/work to sb’ s disadvantage
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| to make someone unlikely to succeed |
| 对某人很不利 |
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| Making such inflammatory remarks will only work to his disadvantage. 说这些煽动性的话只会对他不利。 |
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