disadvantage ♦︎ drawback ♦︎ pitfall ♦︎ snag ♦︎ downside ♦︎ catchThese are all words for a problem or difficulty with sth or a less positive aspect of sth.這些詞均表示問題、困難或不利因素。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障礙;不利因素;不利條件◆There are disadvantages to the plan.這個計劃有若幹不利之處。◆The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage.他不會說外語,這使他處於明顯的不利地位。◆I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage.但願我的經驗不足不會對我造成不利。◆The advantages of the plan far outweigh the disadvantages.這個計劃利遠大於弊。◆Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage.班上許多孩子都遭受社會地位低下和經濟困難之苦。OPPadvantage ⇨ benefitnoun1, advantage ⇨ leadnoun2 see also disadvantageous ⇨ difficult2▸disadvantage
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[transitive] ◆Some pension plans may disadvantage women.有些養老金計劃可能對婦女不利。■drawback ˈdrɔːbæk [countable] a problem or less positive aspect of sth that makes it a less attractive idea缺點;不利條件◆The main drawback to it is the cost.主要缺點是成本高。◆This strategy has its drawbacks.這項策略有一些弊端。■pitfall ˈpɪtfɔːl [countable] a danger or difficulty, especially one that is hidden or not obvious at first(尤指潛在或不明顯的)危險,困難◆We need to be alert to potential pitfalls.我們需要對一些潛在的陷阱保持警惕。◆Buying property holds many pitfalls for the unwary.購置房産一不警覺就可能會落入許多圈套。■snag [countable] (ratherinformal) a problem or difficulty, especially one that is small, hidden or unexpected(尤指細微、潛在或意外的)問題,困難,麻煩◆The only snag with the course is that it's quite short.這門課唯一的缺點是時間太短。◆There is just one small snag-where is the money coming from?只有一個小問題-錢從哪兒來?◆We've hit a technical snag: the printer isn't compatible with my PC.我們遇到一個技術性小麻煩:那台打印機與我的個人電腦不兼容。■downside ˈdaʊnsaɪd [singular] (ratherinformal, especially journalism尤用於新聞) the disadvantages or less positive aspects of sth that is generally good(好事情的)缺點,不利方面◆The downside of all this success is that I don't get to spend much time with my family.這次成功的壞處是我沒有多少時間與家人相聚。◆On the downside, such improvements in efficiency often mean job losses.從不利的方面來看,這樣提高工作效率常意味着有人會失業。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.好的一面是我確實有更多的時間與家人相聚。■catch [countable, usually singular] (ratherinformal) a hidden difficulty or disadvantage潛在困難;隐患◆It sounds too good. There must be a catch.這事聽起來太好了,一定有什麽圈套吧。◆All that money for two hours' work-what's the catch?幹兩個鐘頭就給那麽多錢-這裏面有什麽鬼?▸ˌcatch sb ˈout
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◆Many investors were caught out by the fall in share prices.許多投資者因股價下跌而突然陷入困境。