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handicap

UK //ˈhændikæp//US //ˈhændikæp//

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。)

同义词:disability, impairment, limitation, disadvantage

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。)

同义词:hinder, hamper, impede, restrict

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。)