disadvantage
drawback
handicap【导航词义:不利条件】
disadvantage n. 不利条件,缺点
〔辨析〕指引起问题、妨碍某人或某事成功或发挥作用的因素。
〔例证〕
His ignorance placed him at a disadvantage.
他的无知使他处于不利地位。
The two plans have their advantages and disadvantages.
这两个方案各有利弊。
drawback n. 缺点,毛病
〔辨析〕指计划、产品等的不足之处。
〔例证〕
The only drawback of this city is its traffic.
这座城市唯一的不足就是交通。
The main drawback of this cellphone is that its battery easily loses its charge.
这个手机的主要毛病在于它的电池不耐用。
handicap n. 障碍,不利条件
〔辨析〕指妨碍某人达成目标的因素。
〔例证〕
Lack of education is a real handicap.
没受过教育的确是一个障碍。
Poor eyesight can be a serious handicap if he wants to join the army.
如果他打算入伍,那么视力不好可以算是一个大大的不利条件。