1 [C] something that makes doing sth more difficult; a disadvantage 障碍；不利因素: Not speaking French is going to be a bit of a handicap in my new job. 我不会说法语，这对我的新工作会有些影响。

2 a disadvantage that is given to a strong competitor in a sports event, etc so that the other competitors have more chance 为使其余参赛者取胜机会较大而加诸强者的不利条件

3 (old-fashioned 旧)=DISABILITY Many people now find this word offensive. 现今许多人认为这个词意带冒犯。