something that causes problems, or that makes someone or something less likely to be successful or effective

不利条件，缺点，劣势;

The disadvantage of the material is that it fades in strong sunlight.

这种材料的缺点是在强烈的阳光下会褪色。

There are some big disadvantages to marriage – you do lose a lot of your freedom.

结婚有一些大的不利方面，你肯定会失去许多自由。

Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages .

两种方法各有其利弊。

Anyone who can't use a computer is at a disadvantage .

不会使用计算机的人处于不利的地位。

The new rules may put European farmers at a disadvantage .

这些新规定可能会使欧洲的农民处境不利。

The benefits of the system far outweigh the disadvantage s.

这一系统的优点远远大于其缺点。

Criminal behaviour can be linked to economic disadvantage .

犯罪行为与经济困难有联系。

to make someone less likely to be successful or to put them in a worse situation than others

使处于不利地位，损害