advantage/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
n.1. 优势;长处Mary speaks good English, but she has an advantage because her mother is English.玛丽英语说得好,因为她有一个有利条件,她妈妈是英国人。
At the end of an hour's play the advantage lay definitely with him.经过一个小时的比赛,他已肯定取得优势。
Many women think this is an advantage for men.许多妇女认为这是男人的优越之处。
2. 利益;便利Is there any advantage in getting there early?早到那里是否值得?
This hall combines the advantages of the ball room and of a meeting place.这个大厅既可作舞厅,又可作会场。