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disadvantage

/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

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1 · noun

a condition that makes success more difficult

不利条件；劣势

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The lack of a reliable internet connection put the students at a disadvantage.
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网络连接不稳定，让这些学生处于不利地位。
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