| 单词 | advantage |
| 释义 | advantage (once / 53 pages) 1nv 2n An advantage is like a head start in a race; it's that thing that gives you a better chance. The noun advantage also refers to a reward or benefit of some action or event. Being sick with the flu had the advantage of kick-starting your diet because you didn't feel like eating much. If you leverage the benefits, you are taking advantage of the situation. If you go on a business trip to Hawaii, you could take advantage of the opportunity and spend an extra day or two on vacation. WORD FAMILYadvantage: advantaged, advantageous, advantages, advantaging, disadvantage+/advantageous: advantageously, advantageousness/disadvantage: disadvantaged, disadvantageous, disadvantages, disadvantaging/disadvantageous: disadvantageously USAGE EXAMPLESThe faculty of Strain-Japan say they see and appreciate these advantages. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) The Broncos rallied for a win, got home-field advantage in the playoffs and Manning was no longer the backup. Seattle Times(Jan 02, 2017) "Because looking at the current tax structure, local facilities do provide some kind of cost advantage." Reuters(Jan 02, 2017) 1 1n the quality of having a superior or more favorable position the experience gave him the advantage over me Syn|Ant|Hypo|Hyper vantage disadvantage the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position favor, favour an advantage to the benefit of someone or something leveragestrategic advantage; power to act effectively handicapadvantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning homecourt advantagethe advantage of playing on your home court in front of fans who are rooting for you leadan advantage held by a competitor in a race clout, pullspecial advantage or influence head start, startthe advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race) gain, profitthe advantageous quality of being beneficial preferencegrant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties) privilegea special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all expedience, expediencythe quality of being suited to the end in view favorable position, favourable position, superioritythe quality of being at a competitive advantage goodbenefit advantageousness, favorableness, favourableness, positiveness, positivity, profitablenessthe quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome tax advantagean advantage bestowed by legislation that reduces a tax on some preferred activity bargaining chipleverage in the form of an inducement or a concession useful in successful negotiations accountthe quality of taking advantage gainfulness, lucrativeness, profitability, profitablenessthe quality of affording gain or benefit or profit edgea slight competitive advantage inside tracka favorable position in a competition upper hand, whip handposition of advantage and control common good, commonwealthe good of a community auspiciousness, propitiousnessthe favorable quality of strongly indicating a successful result penalty(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game scratch(golf) a handicap of zero strokes asset, plus a useful or valuable quality 2n benefit resulting from some event or action it turned out to my advantage Syn|Ant|Hyper reward penalty the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition benefit, welfare something that aids or promotes well-being 3v give an advantage to 2This system advantages the rich Ant|Hyper disadvantage, disfavor, disfavour put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm favor, favour, prefer promote over another n (tennis) first point scored after deuce Hyper point the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest |
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