a condition or situation that causes problems, especially one that causes something or someone to be less successful than other things or people

One disadvantage of living in the town is the lack of safe places for children to play. 住在城里不好的一个方面是缺少可供孩子们放心玩耍的地方。

We need to consider whether the disadvantages of the plan outweigh the advantages. 我们要考虑一下该计划是否弊大于利。

in a situation in which you are less likely to succeed than others

He's at a disadvantage being so shy. 过于害羞使他处于劣势。

This new law places/puts poorer families at a distinct disadvantage. 这项新法律使比较贫困的家庭处于明显不利的境地。

Critics of the proposed system say that it puts students from low-income families at a disadvantage.

We aim to provide assistance to social groups who, historically, have been at a disadvantage in the housing market.

to cause someone or something to be less successful than most other people or things

Teachers claim such measures could unfairly disadvantage ethnic minorities. 教师们声称这样的措施会有失公允地使少数民族处于不利地位。