英语词汇“handicap”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Noun His shyness was a handicap in his job. She's been practicing a lot and her handicap has gone down from 18 to 12. Verb It's very hard to handicap the election at this point. the baseball player's small size did not handicap him in the least

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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).

Emily Barone, Time, 19 July 2017 LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.

Brent Cooper, Cincinnati.com, 17 July 2017 A vehicle was blocking the handicap ramp Tuesday in the first block of Taft Street.

The Aegis, 14 July 2017 Participants must be 21 years old or older and have an official USGA handicap.

Naperville Sun, 7 July 2017 When Britain leaves the EU, British financial services companies would lose the automatic right to operate in all the other 27 EU states, a big handicap.

Washington Post, 23 June 2017 One man, who has a handicap, had to escape through a window, according to media reports.

Robert A. Cronkleton, kansascity.com, 21 June 2017 With a USGA 1.3 handicap, Mercer is a latecomer to golf, having taken it up in 2005 at the end of his freshman high school year at Gary (Ind.) Roosevelt.

Gregg Voss, chicagotribune.com, 29 June 2017 These are just a few examples of the many companies that have excelled by treating transparency not as a handicap, but as a competitive advantage.

Sophie Bakalar, Fortune, 24 June 2017

Verb

If enforced, which some traders and analysts doubt, the measures would significantly escalate efforts to handicap Russia’s economy.

Joe Wallace And Anna Hirtenstein, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 Big daily reversals have become the norm recently as Wall Street struggles to handicap how aggressive the Fed will be.

Damian J. Troise, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2022 But de-platforming users is not a long-term solution -- and in some cases may handicap law enforcement and intelligence analysts seeking to understand fringe group messaging.

Byjohn Cohen, ABC News, 21 May 2022 That uncertainty has sent Wall Street through jagged up-and-down jolts as investors struggle to handicap how much economic damage omicron will ultimately do.

Damian J. Troise And Stan Choe, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Nov. 2021 That uncertainty has sent Wall Street through jagged up-and-down jolts as investors struggle to handicap how much economic damage omicron will ultimately do.

Damian J. Troise And Stan Choe, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Nov. 2021 From there, the fellas handicap the developing playoff picture and learn how Bryce started following the Pistons.

Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2022 In his new role, Davis will continue to handicap the Oscars and Emmys races as a definitive journalist covering awards season, offering weekly predictions of the top contenders, interviews and analysis.

Variety Staff, Variety, 18 Mar. 2022 That uncertainty has sent Wall Street through jagged up-and-down jolts as investors struggle to handicap how much economic damage omicron will ultimately do.

Damian J. Troise And Stan Choe, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Nov. 2021 See More

单词	handicap
释义	handicap 1 of 2 noun hand·i·cap ˈhan-di-ˌkap -dē- 1 a : a race or contest in which an artificial advantage is given or disadvantage imposed on a contestant to equalize chances of winning b : an advantage given or disadvantage imposed usually in the form of points, strokes, weight to be carried, or distance from the target or goal 2 a : a disadvantage that makes achievement unusually difficult b sometimes offensive : a physical disability handicap 2 of 2 verb handicapped; handicapping transitive verb 1 a : to give a handicap to b : to assess the relative winning chances of (contestants) or the likely winner of (a contest) 2 : to put at a disadvantage Synonyms Noun debit disadvantage disbenefit downside drawback incommodity liability minus negative strike Verb clog cramp embarrass encumber fetter hamper handcuff hinder hobble hog-tie hold back hold up impede inhibit interfere (with) manacle obstruct shackle short-circuit stymie tie up trammel See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun His shyness was a handicap in his job. She's been practicing a lot and her handicap has gone down from 18 to 12. Verb It's very hard to handicap the election at this point. the baseball player's small size did not handicap him in the least Recent Examples on the Web Noun In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap). Emily Barone, Time, 19 July 2017 LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery. Brent Cooper, Cincinnati.com, 17 July 2017 A vehicle was blocking the handicap ramp Tuesday in the first block of Taft Street. The Aegis, 14 July 2017 Participants must be 21 years old or older and have an official USGA handicap. Naperville Sun, 7 July 2017 When Britain leaves the EU, British financial services companies would lose the automatic right to operate in all the other 27 EU states, a big handicap. Washington Post, 23 June 2017 One man, who has a handicap, had to escape through a window, according to media reports. Robert A. Cronkleton, kansascity.com, 21 June 2017 With a USGA 1.3 handicap, Mercer is a latecomer to golf, having taken it up in 2005 at the end of his freshman high school year at Gary (Ind.) Roosevelt. Gregg Voss, chicagotribune.com, 29 June 2017 These are just a few examples of the many companies that have excelled by treating transparency not as a handicap, but as a competitive advantage. Sophie Bakalar, Fortune, 24 June 2017 Verb If enforced, which some traders and analysts doubt, the measures would significantly escalate efforts to handicap Russia’s economy. Joe Wallace And Anna Hirtenstein, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 Big daily reversals have become the norm recently as Wall Street struggles to handicap how aggressive the Fed will be. Damian J. Troise, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2022 But de-platforming users is not a long-term solution -- and in some cases may handicap law enforcement and intelligence analysts seeking to understand fringe group messaging. Byjohn Cohen, ABC News, 21 May 2022 That uncertainty has sent Wall Street through jagged up-and-down jolts as investors struggle to handicap how much economic damage omicron will ultimately do. Damian J. Troise And Stan Choe, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Nov. 2021 That uncertainty has sent Wall Street through jagged up-and-down jolts as investors struggle to handicap how much economic damage omicron will ultimately do. Damian J. Troise And Stan Choe, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Nov. 2021 From there, the fellas handicap the developing playoff picture and learn how Bryce started following the Pistons. Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2022 In his new role, Davis will continue to handicap the Oscars and Emmys races as a definitive journalist covering awards season, offering weekly predictions of the top contenders, interviews and analysis. Variety Staff, Variety, 18 Mar. 2022 That uncertainty has sent Wall Street through jagged up-and-down jolts as investors struggle to handicap how much economic damage omicron will ultimately do. Damian J. Troise And Stan Choe, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun obsolete English handicap, a game in which forfeit money was held in a cap, from hand in cap First Known Use Noun 1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition handicap 1 of 2 noun hand·i·cap ˈhan-di-ˌkap 1 : a disadvantage that makes progress or success difficult Shyness is a handicap for a salesman. 2 : a contest in which someone more skilled is given a disadvantage and someone less skilled is given an advantage 3 : the disadvantage or advantage given in a contest handicap 2 of 2 verb handicapped; handicapping : to put at a disadvantage Medical Definition handicap noun hand·i·cap ˈhan-di-ˌkap 1 : a disadvantage that makes achievement unusually difficult 2 sometimes offensive : a physical disability Legal Definition handicap noun han·di·cap : a physical disability (as a bodily impairment or a devastating disease) handicap 1 of 2 noun 1 as in disadvantage a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success her natural shyness was not a handicap when she played chess Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disadvantage shortcoming drawback negative disability liability debit downside minus obstacle incommodity impairment strike hurdle disbenefit impediment millstone hindrance albatross stranglehold failing interference obstruction embarrassment rub hitch let shackle catch trammel crimp clog stop bar manacle check Antonyms & Near Antonyms advantage asset edge margin plus control vantage lead superiority privilege predominance start mastery supremacy jump ascendancy transcendence opportunity drop assistance upper hand command head start prerogative aid ascendency break help better See More 2 as in obstacle something that makes movement or progress difficult her uncomfortable shoes became a handicap on the walking tour of the city, as she often had to sit and rest her sore feet Synonyms & Similar Words obstacle hurdle barrier obstruction embarrassment impediment interference hindrance burden encumbrance cramp inhibition let deterrent disadvantage shackles constraint balk stumbling block load chain stop crimp block hitch clog delay fetter drag trammel brake bar difficulty hazard danger holdback rub blockade stone wall curb blockage manacle snag hardship brick wall drawback catch arrest embargo stoppage hobble stall restraint rein reef peril holdup bit adversity check cumber Antonyms & Near Antonyms advantage incentive stimulus impetus catalyst spur benefit assistance edge aid break stimulant goad help boost handmaid handmaiden See More handicap 2 of 2 verb as in to hamper to create difficulty for the work or activity of the baseball player's small size did not handicap him in the least Synonyms & Similar Words hamper hinder impede embarrass obstruct delay cramp hobble tie up shackle stymie block inhibit fetter handcuff hold back encumber tie retard short-circuit frustrate restrain trammel roadblock constrain cramp one's style thwart disrupt curb interfere (with) clog hog-tie brake barricade manacle rein balk give a hard time tether hold up blockade leash stifle baffle check bog (down) chain sabotage bind arrest muzzle halter mire foil confine retain choke stump derail strangle hedge (in) hem (in) repress smother suffocate suppress Antonyms & Near Antonyms aid assist help facilitate open free make way clear unstop liberate release promote further smooth untie unclog loosen encourage unplug See More
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