
handicap
词源
源自16世纪的短语 'hand in cap',最初指一种赌博游戏,后来演变为表示障碍或不利条件。
noun
❶ 指身体或智力上的障碍,导致个人在日常生活或活动中遇到困难。常用于描述残疾或不便的情况。
“He overcame his physical handicap to become a successful athlete.”
(他克服了身体上的障碍,成为了一名成功的运动员。)
“The school provides special facilities for students with handicaps.”
(学校为有障碍的学生提供了特殊设施。)
❶ 在体育比赛中,指为了让比赛更公平而给予较弱选手的优势或调整。
“The golfer was given a handicap of 10 to level the playing field.”
(这位高尔夫球手被给予了10杆的让杆,以使比赛更公平。)
“The handicap system allows players of different skill levels to compete fairly.”
(让分系统允许不同技术水平的选手公平竞争。)
verb
❶ 使某人处于不利地位或阻碍其发展,通常指因某种限制或障碍而影响表现。
“The lack of funding handicapped the research project.”
(资金不足阻碍了研究项目的进展。)
“His injury handicapped his ability to perform at his best.”
(他的伤病影响了他发挥最佳水平的能力。)
常见短语
handicap accessible — 指设施或场所适合有障碍的人使用,通常指无障碍设计。
“The new building is fully handicap accessible with ramps and elevators.”
(新建筑完全无障碍,配有坡道和电梯。)
mental handicap — 指智力或认知方面的障碍,影响学习和日常功能。
“Children with mental handicaps require specialized education.”
(有智力障碍的儿童需要特殊教育。)