advantage

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advantage /ədˈvæntɪʤ/ Brit /ədˈvɑːntɪʤ/ noun

plural advantages

advantage

/ədˈvæntɪʤ/ Brit /ədˈvɑːntɪʤ/

noun

plural advantages

Learner's definition of ADVANTAGE

[count]

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。
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。
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。
He lacked the advantages of an advanced education.他不具备受过高等教育的优势。
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。
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。
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。
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

Being able to set your own schedule is one of the advantages of owning a business.可以自行安排日程是自己办公司的一大好处。
Among the advantages of a small college is its campus life.小规模院校的优点之一是校园生活。

— opposite disadvantage

[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。
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。
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

Is there a way to turn this situation to our advantage? [=is there a way to exploit this situation?; is there a way to take advantage of this situation?]有没有办法让局势对我们有利？

[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

Advantage Mr. Jones.琼斯先生占先。

take advantage of

: 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。
They are taking advantage of an opportunity to travel.他们正好趁机旅游一下。
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。

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）

After a while, I began to think she was taking advantage of me.过了一会儿，我开始意识到她在利用我。

b : to use (something) unfairly for personal gain（为达个人私利不正当地）利用

He took advantage of [=exploited] my lack of knowledge.他利用了我的无知。
She took advantage of our generosity.她利用了我们的慷慨。

to advantage

: in an attractive and appealing way特别引人注目地；显著地

The display shows off the collection to (good/best) advantage.展览突出地展示了收藏品的价值。

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