disadvantage
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/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
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/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
to put someone in a worse position or make it harder for them to succeed
This new rule could disadvantage people who don't have internet access.
这条新规定可能会让没有互联网接入的人处于不利地位。
something that makes success more difficult or puts someone in a worse position
The main disadvantage of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
城市生活的主要不利之处是高昂的住房成本。