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Handicaps Meaning in English

word · lemma: handicap

ˈhændiˌkæps
HAN-dee-kaps
hˈændɪkˌæps
HAN-di-kaps

释义

Limitations or disadvantages that make it harder for someone to do something compared to others; can also refer to physical or mental conditions that affect abilities.

用法与细微差别

'Handicaps' is somewhat outdated when referring to disabilities—use 'disabilities' in formal contexts. In sports, a 'handicap' is a system to adjust competition. The word can also mean any disadvantage (not just physical). Common collocations: 'overcome handicaps', 'face handicaps'.

例句

People with physical handicaps can still achieve great things.

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He overcame many handicaps to become a doctor.

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Some sports use handicaps to make games fairer.

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Don’t let your handicaps hold you back from chasing your dreams.

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When life gives you handicaps, find a way to turn them into strengths.

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They put the new players on the same team, but gave them handicaps to even things out.

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