handicap
n
1 thing that makes progress or success difficult 不利的因素; 障碍.
2 physical or mental disability 生理上或智力上的缺陷; 残疾; 智力低下
Deafness can be a serious handicap. 耳聋有时算是严重的缺陷.
3
(a) race or competition in which the competitors are given disadvantages in order to make their chances of success more equal 让步(加诸某些参赛者的不利因素以平衡获胜机会的比赛).
(b) disadvantage given in this way, eg a weight to be carried by a horse 让步中对某些参赛者设置的障碍(如赛马时给马增加负重).
4 number of strokes by which a golfer normally exceeds par for the course 在高尔夫球赛中, 参赛一方超过标准杆数的击球次数. handicap, v (-pp-) [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
give or be a disadvantage to (sb) 对(某人)设置不利条件; 被施加不利条件
be handicapped by a lack of education 因文化水平低而吃亏.
Annie and her brother were sent to a children's home. There the boy died.
安妮和她的弟弟被送往一家孤儿院。弟弟在孤儿院死了。
Because of his actions, all Hindus were finally free to draw water from the same village well, to go to the same temple to pray and even marry each other.