handicap
['hæn.dɪ.kæp] noun
CONDITION 情况
countable or uncountable slightly old-fashioned
■something that is wrong with your mind or body permanently （精神或肉体的）残疾，缺陷•a physical handicap身体残疾 •In cases of severe mental handicap, constant supervision is recommended.对于严重的智障病人，建议进行不间断的监护。
['hæn.dɪ.kæp] noun
DIFFICULTY 困难
countable
■something which makes it difficult for you to do something 障碍，阻碍•I found not having a car quite a handicap in the country.我发现在这个国家没有汽车非常不方便。
['hæn.dɪ.kæp] noun
COMPETITION 竞争
countable
■a disadvantage given to a person taking part in a game or competition in order to reduce their chances of winning, or a sports event in which such disadvantages are given （让步赛中对强者施加的）不利条件；让步赛，让分比赛•Handicaps give people with different abilities an equal chance of winning.让步赛给具有不同能力的人同等的获胜机会。 •My current golf handicap is nine.我现在的高尔夫让分是九杆。
['hæn.dɪ.kæp] verb transitive (-pp-)
■to make something more difficult to do 阻碍•Rescue efforts have been handicapped by rough seas and hurricane-force winds.救援工作受到了大浪和飓风的阻碍。 |