disadvantage ♦︎ drawback ♦︎ pitfall ♦︎ snag ♦︎ downside ♦︎ catchThese are all words for a problem or difficulty with sth or a less positive aspect of sth.这些词均表示问题、困难或不利因素。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a / the disadvantage / drawback / snag / downside / catch to sth◆a / the disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag / downside for sb◆a disadvantage / pitfall / snag in sth◆the disadvantages / drawbacks / pitfalls associated with sth◆The disadvantage / drawback / snag / downside / catch is that...◆a possible disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag / downside◆the only disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag / catch◆a / an major / obvious / potential disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag◆a / the big / main / minor / slight disadvantage / drawback / snag◆to have a disadvantage / drawback / snag / downside◆to overcome a disadvantage / drawback / pitfall / snag■disadvantage [countable, uncountable] something that causes problems and tends to stop sb/sth from succeeding or making progress障碍;不利因素;不利条件◆There are disadvantages to the plan.这个计划有若干不利之处。◆The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage.他不会说外语,这使他处于明显的不利地位。◆I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage.但愿我的经验不足不会对我造成不利。◆The advantages of the plan far outweigh the disadvantages.这个计划利远大于弊。◆Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage.班上许多孩子都遭受社会地位低下和经济困难之苦。OPPadvantage ⇨ benefitnoun1, advantage ⇨ leadnoun2 see also disadvantageous ⇨ difficult2▸disadvantage
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[transitive] ◆Some pension plans may disadvantage women.有些养老金计划可能对妇女不利。■drawback ˈdrɔːbæk [countable] a problem or less positive aspect of sth that makes it a less attractive idea缺点;不利条件◆The main drawback to it is the cost.主要缺点是成本高。◆This strategy has its drawbacks.这项策略有一些弊端。■pitfall ˈpɪtfɔːl [countable] a danger or difficulty, especially one that is hidden or not obvious at first(尤指潜在或不明显的)危险,困难◆We need to be alert to potential pitfalls.我们需要对一些潜在的陷阱保持警惕。◆Buying property holds many pitfalls for the unwary.购置房产一不警觉就可能会落入许多圈套。■snag [countable] (ratherinformal) a problem or difficulty, especially one that is small, hidden or unexpected(尤指细微、潜在或意外的)问题,困难,麻烦◆The only snag with the course is that it's quite short.这门课唯一的缺点是时间太短。◆There is just one small snag-where is the money coming from?只有一个小问题-钱从哪儿来?◆We've hit a technical snag: the printer isn't compatible with my PC.我们遇到一个技术性小麻烦:那台打印机与我的个人电脑不兼容。■downside ˈdaʊnsaɪd [singular] (ratherinformal, especially journalism尤用于新闻) the disadvantages or less positive aspects of sth that is generally good(好事情的)缺点,不利方面◆The downside of all this success is that I don't get to spend much time with my family.这次成功的坏处是我没有多少时间与家人相聚。◆On the downside, such improvements in efficiency often mean job losses.从不利的方面来看,这样提高工作效率常意味着有人会失业。OPPupsideⓘ The upside is the more positive aspects of sth that is generally bad. * upside指不好的事情中好的方面◆The upside is that I do get to spend more time with my family.好的一面是我确实有更多的时间与家人相聚。■catch [countable, usually singular] (ratherinformal) a hidden difficulty or disadvantage潜在困难;隐患◆It sounds too good. There must be a catch.这事听起来太好了,一定有什么圈套吧。◆All that money for two hours' work-what's the catch?干两个钟头就给那么多钱-这里面有什么鬼?▸ˌcatch sb ˈout
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◆Many investors were caught out by the fall in share prices.许多投资者因股价下跌而突然陷入困境。
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