handicap
n
1 thing that makes progress or success difficult 不利的因素; 障碍.
2 physical or mental disability 生理上或智力上的缺陷; 残疾; 智力低下
Deafness can be a serious handicap. 耳聋有时算是严重的缺陷.
3
(a) race or competition in which the competitors are given disadvantages in order to make their chances of success more equal 让步(加诸某些参赛者的不利因素以平衡获胜机会的比赛).
(b) disadvantage given in this way, eg a weight to be carried by a horse 让步中对某些参赛者设置的障碍(如赛马时给马增加负重).
4 number of strokes by which a golfer normally exceeds par for the course 在高尔夫球赛中, 参赛一方超过标准杆数的击球次数. handicap, v (-pp-) [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
give or be a disadvantage to (sb) 对(某人)设置不利条件; 被施加不利条件
be handicapped by a lack of education 因文化水平低而吃亏.