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disadvantage noun
⇨ disadvantage disadvantage noun disadvantage ♦︎ drawback ♦︎ pitfall ♦︎ snag ♦︎ downside ♦︎ catchThese are all words for a problem or difficulty with sth or a less positive aspect of sth. 这些词均表示问题、困难或不利因素。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a / the disadvantage / drawback / snag / downside / catch to sth◆a / the disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag / downside for sb◆a disadvantage / pitfall / snag in sth◆the disadvantages / drawbacks / pitfalls associated with sth◆The disadvantage / drawback / snag / downside / catch is that...◆a possible disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag / downside◆the only disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag / catch◆a / an major / obvious / potential disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag◆a / the big / main / minor / slight disadvantage / drawback / snag◆to have a disadvantage / drawback / snag / downside◆to overcome a disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag■ disadvantage [countable, uncountable] something that causes problems and tends to stop sb/sth from succeeding or making progress 障碍；不利因素；不利条件◆There are disadvantages to the plan.这个计划有若干不利之处。◆The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage.他不会说外语，这使他处于明显的不利地位。◆I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage.但愿我的经验不足不会对我造成不利。◆The advantages of the plan far outweigh the disadvantages.这个计划利远大于弊。◆Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage.班上许多孩子都遭受社会地位低下和经济困难之苦。OPP advantage ⇨ benefit noun 1 , advantage ⇨ lead noun 2 see also disadvantageous ⇨ difficult 2 ▸ disadvantage verb [transitive] ◆Some pension plans may disadvantage women.有些养老金计划可能对妇女不利。■ drawback / /ˈdrɔːbæk/ / [countable] a problem or less positive aspect of sth that makes it a less attractive idea 缺点；不利条件◆The main drawback to it is the cost.主要缺点是成本高。◆This strategy has its drawbacks.这项策略有一些弊端。■ pitfall / /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ / [countable] a danger or difficulty, especially one that is hidden or not obvious at first （尤指潜在或不明显的）危险，困难◆We need to be alert to potential pitfalls.我们需要对一些潜在的陷阱保持警惕。◆Buying property holds many pitfalls for the unwary.购置房产一不警觉就可能会落入许多圈套。■ snag [countable] (rather informal) a problem or difficulty, especially one that is small, hidden or unexpected （尤指细微、潜在或意外的）问题，困难，麻烦◆The only snag with the course is that it's quite short.这门课唯一的缺点是时间太短。◆There is just one small snag－where is the money coming from?只有一个小问题－钱从哪儿来？◆We've hit a technical snag: the printer isn't compatible with my PC.我们遇到一个技术性小麻烦：那台打印机与我的个人电脑不兼容。■ downside / /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/ / [singular] (rather informal, especially journalism 尤用于新闻) the disadvantages or less positive aspects of sth that is generally good （好事情的）缺点，不利方面◆The downside of all this success is that I don't get to spend much time with my family.这次成功的坏处是我没有多少时间与家人相聚。◆On the downside, such improvements in efficiency often mean job losses.从不利的方面来看，这样提高工作效率常意味着有人会失业。OPP upside ⓘ The upside is the more positive aspects of sth that is generally bad. * upside指不好的事情中好的方面◆The upside is that I do get to spend more time with my family.好的一面是我确实有更多的时间与家人相聚。 ■ catch [countable, usually singular] (rather informal) a hidden difficulty or disadvantage 潜在困难；隐患◆It sounds too good. There must be a catch.这事听起来太好了，一定有什么圈套吧。◆All that money for two hours' work－what's the catch?干两个钟头就给那么多钱－这里面有什么鬼？▸ ˌcatch sb ˈout phrasal verb ◆Many investors were caught out by the fall in share prices.许多投资者因股价下跌而突然陷入困境。 |