disadvantage/dɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
n.1. 不利;不利条件His inability to speak English puts him at a disadvantage when he attends international conferences.他不会说英语,这使他在参加国际会议时于不利的地位。
His bad health is a great disadvantage for him to get a good paid job.他体弱多病对他求得一个薪水很高的工作很不利。
2. 损失;损害;伤害