advantage /ədˈvæntɪʤ/ Brit /ədˈvɑːntɪʤ/ noun plural advantages
/ədˈvæntɪʤ/ Brit /ədˈvɑːntɪʤ/
noun
plural advantages
Learner's definition of ADVANTAGE
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a : something (such as a good position or condition) that helps to make someone or something better or more likely to succeed than others优势;有利条件;有利因素 -
Higher ground gave the enemy the/an advantage.敌人地势高,有优势。
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He has/enjoys an unfair advantage over us because of his wealth.他的富有使得他比我们有优势,这是不公平的。
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His plan has the advantage of being less expensive than other options.他的计划具有比其他计划更经济实惠的优势。
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He lacked the advantages of an advanced education.他不具备受过高等教育的优势。
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Speed is an advantage in most sports.对于大多数运动项目来说,速度是一个优势。
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The company's only advantage over the competition is its location.这家公司的唯一竞争优势是其地理位置。
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Applicants for this job will find that previous experience is an advantage.申请这份工作的人会发现,以往的工作经验是一个优势。
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The union should be at an advantage [=should have an advantage] in the negotiations.工会在谈判中应该有优势。
b : a good or desirable quality or feature优点 — opposite disadvantage 2
[noncount] : benefit or gain好处,利益 -
There isn't any advantage in/to leaving early.早动身没什么好处。
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She used her position for personal advantage. [=for personal gain; to help herself]她利用自己的职位谋取个人私利。
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The error was to our advantage. [=we were helped by the error]这个错误对我们有利。
— opposite disadvantage ◊ If you turn/use something to your advantage or to good advantage, you use something in a way that is helpful to you.利用;使对己有利
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[noncount] tennis : the first point won after the score is tied at 40-40占先,优势分(网球比赛中局末平分后一方率先赢得的第一分) —
used to announce the person who has won the point用于宣布获得优势分的选手
take advantage of
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: to use (something, such as an opportunity) in a way that helps you : to make good use of (something)利用(机会等) -
We took advantage of the warm weather and did some yard work.我们趁着天气暖和整理了一下庭院。
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They are taking advantage of an opportunity to travel.他们正好趁机旅游一下。
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You should take (full) advantage of this opportunity while you can.你应该尽可能地充分利用这次机会。
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a : to ask for or expect more than is fair or reasonable from (someone) : to treat (someone who is generous or helpful) unfairly占(某人)便宜;欺骗,利用(某人) b : to use (something) unfairly for personal gain(为达个人私利不正当地)利用
to advantage
: in an attractive and appealing way特别引人注目地;显著地