an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do, and that is usually permanent or lasts for a long time. This word is now considered offensive by many people, who prefer the word disability.

something that makes it difficult for you to do something

I found that not having a car was quite a handicap while on holiday. 我发现度假的时候没有汽车非常不方便。

a disadvantage given to a person taking part in a game or competition in order to reduce their chances of winning, or a sports event in which such disadvantages are given

Handicaps give people with different abilities an equal chance of winning. 让步赛给具有不同能力的人同等的获胜机会。

My current golf handicap is nine. 我现在的高尔夫让分是9杆。

to make something more difficult to do

Rescue efforts have been handicapped by rough seas and hurricane-force winds. 救援工作受到了大浪和飓风的阻碍。