英语词汇“advantage”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 Higher ground gave the enemy the advantage. He has an unfair advantage over us because of his wealth. His plan has the advantage of being less expensive than other options. He lacked the advantages of an advanced education. Speed is an advantage in most sports. The company's only advantage over the competition is its location. Applicants for this job will find that previous experience is an advantage. Being able to set your own schedule is one of the advantages of owning a business. Among the advantages of a small college is its campus life. There isn't any advantage in leaving early. Verb there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes See More

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Noun

In 2021, the top 1% were able to take advantage of a soaring stock market and make like bandits.

Chloe Berger, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 Co-op participants are not required to purchase systems but can attend solar workshops and take advantage of S.U.N.’s exhaustive database of advice and information about residential solar systems.

Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Chicago Tribune readers can take advantage of some big boosts when betting on Major League Baseball on Wednesday night.

Doug Ziefel, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 Any bettor interested in wagering on Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, any international soccer league or UFC Fight Night can take advantage of this offer.

cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 Between 7,000 and 12,000 students take advantage of the grant each year.

oregonlive, 13 Sep. 2022 Azerbaijan may be seeking to take advantage of Russia's difficulties in Ukraine.

Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2022 But in a month full of games against playoff contenders, the Orioles especially needed to take advantage against Washington, the club with the worst record in baseball.

Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 Tagovailoa is far from a polished quarterback and still very much susceptible to making poor decisions, so look for Baltimore’s opportunistic defense to take advantage.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2022

Verb

Ultimately, a higher-cost regional aviation market may advantage upstarts like David Neeleman’s Breeze Airways, which focuses on underserved airports using the larger E-Jet and A220 regional jets.

Jon Sindreu, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 While the answer to the specific question was that in this climate zone there is no real gain or advantage one way or the other, another reader reached out with an extremely important point.

Mark Philben, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 The commission’s maps cannot disproportionately advantage any political party.

Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2021 From the start of the Jackson County hearing, lawyers went back and forth, hammering each other with arguments before Judge Thomas Wilson seeking to allow — or keep out — testimony and jury instructions that could advantage them.

Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2022 There’s irony somewhere that the ghost of Larry Scott, the stumbling, bumbling evil spirit that gave the Utes advantage a dozen years ago, comes around to haunt them now.

Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 July 2022 Others would point to the clear, persistent recruiting biases that often advantage some while disadvantaging others.

Dana Brownlee, Forbes, 2 May 2022 Ryan Ha, founder of Dreamy DC — whose contractors charge a fee for a motivational speech, followed by a gift of marijuana — said the new legislation would advantage some businesses at the expense of many others.

Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2022 But the state legislature approved a map this month that analysts said would likely retain Republicans’ edge in the state’s congressional delegation but wouldn’t advantage Republicans as much as the governor’s proposal would.

Alexa Corse, WSJ, 29 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration (with initial a- taken as assimilated form of Latin ad- ad-) of Middle English avauntage, borrowed from Anglo-French avantage, from avant "before" (going back to Latin abante) + -age -age — more at advance entry 1

Verb

alteration (after advantage entry 1) of Middle English avauntagen, borrowed from Anglo-French avauntager, verbal derivative of avauntage, avantage advantage entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

1549, in the meaning defined above

单词	advantage
释义	advantage 1 of 2 noun ad·van·tage əd-ˈvan-tij 1 : superiority of position or condition Higher ground gave the enemy the advantage. 2 : a factor or circumstance of benefit to its possessor lacked the advantages of an education 3 a : benefit, gain especially : benefit resulting from some course of action a mistake which turned out to our advantage see also take advantage of b obsolete : interest sense 3a 4 : the first point won in tennis after deuce advantage 2 of 2 verb advantaged; advantaging transitive verb : to give an advantage to : benefit Government does not know how to strengthen all families, and no public policy avoids advantaging some families while implicitly asking others to wait in the queue. Martin Neil Baily Phrases to advantage : so as to produce a favorable impression or effect wishing to be seen to advantage Synonyms Noun better bulge catbird seat drop edge high ground inside track jump pull stead upper hand vantage whip hand Verb avail benefit help profit serve See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Higher ground gave the enemy the advantage. He has an unfair advantage over us because of his wealth. His plan has the advantage of being less expensive than other options. He lacked the advantages of an advanced education. Speed is an advantage in most sports. The company's only advantage over the competition is its location. Applicants for this job will find that previous experience is an advantage. Being able to set your own schedule is one of the advantages of owning a business. Among the advantages of a small college is its campus life. There isn't any advantage in leaving early. Verb there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun In 2021, the top 1% were able to take advantage of a soaring stock market and make like bandits. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 Co-op participants are not required to purchase systems but can attend solar workshops and take advantage of S.U.N.’s exhaustive database of advice and information about residential solar systems. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Chicago Tribune readers can take advantage of some big boosts when betting on Major League Baseball on Wednesday night. Doug Ziefel, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 Any bettor interested in wagering on Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, any international soccer league or UFC Fight Night can take advantage of this offer. cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 Between 7,000 and 12,000 students take advantage of the grant each year. oregonlive, 13 Sep. 2022 Azerbaijan may be seeking to take advantage of Russia's difficulties in Ukraine. Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2022 But in a month full of games against playoff contenders, the Orioles especially needed to take advantage against Washington, the club with the worst record in baseball. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 Tagovailoa is far from a polished quarterback and still very much susceptible to making poor decisions, so look for Baltimore’s opportunistic defense to take advantage. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2022 Verb Ultimately, a higher-cost regional aviation market may advantage upstarts like David Neeleman’s Breeze Airways, which focuses on underserved airports using the larger E-Jet and A220 regional jets. Jon Sindreu, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 While the answer to the specific question was that in this climate zone there is no real gain or advantage one way or the other, another reader reached out with an extremely important point. Mark Philben, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 The commission’s maps cannot disproportionately advantage any political party. Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2021 From the start of the Jackson County hearing, lawyers went back and forth, hammering each other with arguments before Judge Thomas Wilson seeking to allow — or keep out — testimony and jury instructions that could advantage them. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2022 There’s irony somewhere that the ghost of Larry Scott, the stumbling, bumbling evil spirit that gave the Utes advantage a dozen years ago, comes around to haunt them now. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 July 2022 Others would point to the clear, persistent recruiting biases that often advantage some while disadvantaging others. Dana Brownlee, Forbes, 2 May 2022 Ryan Ha, founder of Dreamy DC — whose contractors charge a fee for a motivational speech, followed by a gift of marijuana — said the new legislation would advantage some businesses at the expense of many others. Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2022 But the state legislature approved a map this month that analysts said would likely retain Republicans’ edge in the state’s congressional delegation but wouldn’t advantage Republicans as much as the governor’s proposal would. Alexa Corse, WSJ, 29 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun alteration (with initial a- taken as assimilated form of Latin ad- ad-) of Middle English avauntage, borrowed from Anglo-French avantage, from avant "before" (going back to Latin abante) + -age -age — more at advance entry 1 Verb alteration (after advantage entry 1) of Middle English avauntagen, borrowed from Anglo-French avauntager, verbal derivative of avauntage, avantage advantage entry 1 First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Verb 1549, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing advantage to one's advantage take advantage of redound to the advantage of mechanical advantage at an advantage to advantage to one's advantage take advantage of redound to the advantage of mechanical advantage at an advantage to advantage Kids Definition advantage noun ad·van·tage əd-ˈvan-tij 1 : something that benefits the one it belongs to Speed is an advantage in sports. 2 : the fact of being in a better position or condition His great height is an advantage in basketball. 3 : personal benefit or gain It's to your own advantage to study. advantage 1 of 2 noun 1 as in better the more favorable condition or position in a competition your experience volunteering at the hospital will put you at an advantage when you're applying for a job there Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance better edge opportunity odds vantage stead jump privilege margin superiority high ground benefit start pull lead inside track upper hand coign of vantage bulge drop whip hand dominance catbird seat allowance ascendancy precedence prerogative predominance preference head start mastery supremacy ascendency foothold transcendence leg up windfall seniority godsend transcendency boon command blessing break felicity manna Antonyms & Near Antonyms disadvantage drawback liability penalty handicap detriment strike minus disparity imbalance stranglehold inequality disability shortcoming interference failing impairment obstacle unevenness hindrance impediment obstruction embarrassment hurdle catch stop bar check setback rub hitch shackle crimp clog lurch trammel let manacle See More 2 as in benefit a thing that helps had all the advantages of being born into a wealthy and powerful family Synonyms & Similar Words benefit asset boon help aid resource blessing support lift windfall recourse sustenance godsend hand resort refuge pick-me-up Antonyms & Near Antonyms disadvantage drawback hindrance impediment minus obstacle liability restraint encumbrance obstruction constraint inhibitor stranglehold See More advantage 2 of 2 verb as in to benefit to provide with something useful or desirable there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes Synonyms & Similar Words benefit avail profit help aid assist better improve serve succeed content delight please work (for) satisfy bless gratify gladden Antonyms & Near Antonyms hinder impede damage harm hurt impair upset distress injure afflict See More
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