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    disadvantage

    US /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

    ・

    UK /ˌdɪsədˈvɑ:ntɪdʒ/

    B1
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A negative point; a downside; difficulty
    Mark's short legs gave him a disadvantage in the race
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A factor that places someone in a less favorable position.
    His lack of experience put him at a disadvantage compared to other candidates.

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    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • And basically, they've said this, that if his tax plan, which would blow up the debt by over $5 trillion and would, in some instances, disadvantage middle-class families compared to the wealthy, were to go into effect, we would lose three and a half million jobs and maybe have another recession.

      And basically, they've said this, that if his tax plan, which would blow up the debt by over $5 trillion and would, in some instances, disadvantage middle-class families compared to the wealthy, were to go into effect, we would lose three and a half million jobs and maybe have another recession.

    • DISADVANTAGE MIDDLE

      DISADVANTAGE MIDDLE

    B1

    How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation

    08:32How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
    • and it puts you at a disadvantage in terms of moving forward at that job.

      and it puts you at a disadvantage in terms of moving forward at that job.

    • So, certainly, as the labor market slows, and if we were to go into a recession, (it) could potentially put those workers at a disadvantage.

      So, certainly, as the labor market slows, and if we were to go into a recession, (it) could potentially put those workers at a disadvantage.

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • IS IT GOING TO BE A DISADVANTAGE

      IS IT GOING TO BE A DISADVANTAGE

    • DISADVANTAGE AT ALL.

      DISADVANTAGE AT ALL.

    B1

    Are You Being Charged More Than Everyone Else?

    09:39Are You Being Charged More Than Everyone Else?
    • In the battle of information between consumers and companies, consumers are at a huge disadvantage.

      In the battle of information between consumers and companies, consumers are at a huge disadvantage.

    • and companies, consumers are at a huge disadvantage.

      and companies, consumers are at a huge disadvantage.

    B1

    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • Their lack of agility and awkward shape put them at a disadvantage to other fishes.

      Their lack of agility and awkward shape put them at a disadvantage to other fishes.

    • put them at a disadvantage to other fishes.

      put them at a disadvantage to other fishes.

    C1

    為什麼大多數人投資都不賺錢?因為他們犯了這個錯誤... ► 巴菲特的致富哲學「棒球理論」 - Warren Buffett 巴菲特(中英字幕)

    04:47為什麼大多數人投資都不賺錢?因為他們犯了這個錯誤... ►  巴菲特的致富哲學「棒球理論」 - Warren Buffett 巴菲特(中英字幕)
    • and he has what his batting average would be, which is 400, "if he had to swing at low outside pitches but still in the strike zone, his average would be 230." He said, "The most important thing in hitting is waiting for the right pitch." Now, he was at a disadvantage because if the count was 0 and 2 or 1 and 2 or so on, even if that ball was down where he was only going to bat 230, he had to swing at it.

      and he has what his batting average would be, which is 400, "if he had to swing at low outside pitches but still in the strike zone, his average would be 230." He said, "The most important thing in hitting is waiting for the right pitch." Now, he was at a disadvantage because if the count was 0 and 2 or 1 and 2 or so on, even if that ball was down where he was only going to bat 230, he had to swing at it.

    • Now, he was at a disadvantage because if the count was 0-2 or 1-2 or so on, even if that ball was down where he was only gonna bat 230, he had to swing at it.

      Now, he was at a disadvantage because if the count was 0-2 or 1-2 or so on, even if that ball was down where he was only gonna bat 230, he had to swing at it.

    A2

    The Most Eye Opening 10 Minutes Of Your Life | David Goggins

    10:16The Most Eye Opening 10 Minutes Of Your Life | David Goggins
    • and you're already at a disadvantage,

      and you're already at a disadvantage,

    • And you're already at a disadvantage, but you're still there.

      And you're already at a disadvantage, but you're still there.

    A2

    How to Be Taken Seriously as a New Manager at Work

    15:10How to Be Taken Seriously as a New Manager at Work
    • If you are just sitting back and allowing everyone to just say what they need to say and you're not contributing in any way to shape and guide the direction of where things need to go, you are already putting yourself at a disadvantage.

      If you are just sitting back and allowing everyone to just say what they need to say and you're not contributing in any way to shape and guide the direction of where things need to go, you are already putting yourself at a disadvantage.

    • If you are just sitting back and allowing everyone to just say what they need to say and you're not contributing in any way to shape and guide the direction of where things need to go, you are already putting yourself at a disadvantage.

      If you are just sitting back and allowing everyone to just say what they need to say and you're not contributing in any way to shape and guide the direction of where things need to go, you are already putting yourself at a disadvantage.

    A2

    Why Economists Hate Trump's Tariff Plan | WSJ

    08:18Why Economists Hate Trump's Tariff Plan | WSJ
    • And it also puts them at a competitive disadvantage against foreign producers of those same goods, who don't have to pay those inflated costs for their inputs.

      And it also puts them at a competitive disadvantage against foreign producers of those same goods, who don't have to pay those inflated costs for their inputs.

    • and it also puts them at a competitive disadvantage against foreign producers of those same goods who don't have to pay those inflated costs for their inputs.

      and it also puts them at a competitive disadvantage against foreign producers of those same goods who don't have to pay those inflated costs for their inputs.

    B1

    Math Antics - Measuring Distance

    10:58Math Antics - Measuring Distance
    • But it has the disadvantage that it's harder to convert to decimal values when you need them.

      But it has the disadvantage that it's harder to convert to decimal values when you need them.

    • But it has the disadvantage that it's harder to convert to decimal values when you need them.

      But it has the disadvantage that it's harder to convert to decimal values when you need them.

    A2