handicap /ˈhændikæp/ noun 1 [C, U] (becoming old-fashioned, sometimes offensive) 生理缺陷；弱智；残疾 a permanent physical or mental condition that makes it difficult or impossible to use a particular part of your body or mind 同义词： disability Despite her handicap, Jane is able to hold down a full-time job. 简尽管有生理缺陷，却能够保住一份全职工作。 mental/physical/visual handicap 智力 / 生理 / 视力缺陷 2 [C] 障碍；阻碍 something that makes it difficult for sb to do sth 同义词： obstacle Not speaking the language proved to be a bigger handicap than I'd imagined. 事实证明不会讲这种语言造成的障碍比我所想象的大。 verb (-pp-) [VN] [usually passive] 妨碍；阻碍 to make sth more difficult for sb to do British exports have been handicapped by the strong pound. 英镑坚挺影响了英国的出口。 点点关注，谢谢喵~