disqualification

/dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)dis-ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən/ (ame, mw)

disqualification — noun

  • disqualificationsingular
  • disqualificationsplural

1. the official ruling or outcome that bars a person from staying in a race, contes

1.名詞B2
釋義

the official ruling or outcome that bars a person from staying in a race, contest, or other activity after breaking a rule or failing to meet a requirement.

例句

The cyclist's late drug test led to immediate disqualification from the race.

disqualification from + event

After touching the rope, Hiro accepted his disqualification from the swimming final.

同義詞
  • exclusion

    broader and often less formal; it can happen without a broken rule

  • expulsion

    stronger and often used for schools, clubs, or organizations

  • suspension

    usually temporary, while disqualification may end participation in that event completely

反義詞
  • qualification

    meeting the conditions needed to take part or move forward

文法句型

disqualification from + event/activity

disqualification for + reason

用法筆記

Common in sport, games, school contests, and official selection processes. Often followed by 'from' to name the event and by 'for' to name the reason.

常見錯誤

❌He got a disqualification of the race.
✅He got a disqualification from the race.
💡Use 'from' for the event someone is removed from.
❌The judge made him disqualification.
✅The judge announced his disqualification.
💡'Disqualification' is a noun, so it needs a verb such as 'announce' or 'order'.

2. a fact in someone's record, health, or situation that means they cannot be chose

2.名詞C1
釋義

a fact in someone's record, health, or situation that means they cannot be chosen for a job, role, prize, or other opportunity.

例句

A criminal record is a disqualification for teaching at the summer camp.

be a disqualification for + role

Poor eyesight was the only disqualification in Lena's flight-school application.

同義詞
  • ineligibility

    names the state of not being allowed, not the specific fact that causes it

  • barrier

    broader and can refer to any obstacle, not just a rule-based one

  • grounds for rejection

    more explicit and often used in formal decisions or reports

反義詞
  • qualification

    a fact that supports someone's right or suitability to be chosen

  • advantage

    something that improves a person's chances instead of blocking them

文法句型

be a disqualification for + role/activity

become a disqualification

用法筆記

Usually refers to a condition that blocks approval before a final choice is made, not the official decision in sense 1. Common in job, visa, election, and award rules.

常見錯誤

❌My lack of experience disqualified for the post.
✅My lack of experience was a disqualification for the post.
💡Use the noun pattern when naming the blocking fact itself.
❌Bad eyesight was a disqualification from the role.
✅Bad eyesight was a disqualification for the role.
💡Use 'for' when naming the role or activity.