/ˌdɪsədˈvɑ:ntɪdʒ; US -ˈvæn- ||; ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/noun[C] 1 something that may make you less successful than other people 不利因素: Your qualifications are good. Your main disadvantage is your lack of experience. 你的学历不错，最吃亏的是没有经验。
2 something that is not good or that causes problems 缺点；坏处；问题所在: The main disadvantage of the job is the long hours. 这份工作主要的缺点是工作时间长。What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power? 核能发电有什么好处和坏处？ [OPP] advantage 反义词为advantage
put sb/be at a disadvantage to put sb/be in a situation where he/she/you may be less successful than other people 使某人处于不利位置:
The fact that you don't speak the language will put you at a disadvantage in France. 你不会说法语，这使你在法国很吃亏。 to sb's disadvantage(
formal 正式) not good or helpful for sb 对某人不利:
The agreement will be to your disadvantage -- don't accept it. 这协议对你不利，不要接受。