advantages
advantages — 名詞
1. a feature or situation that puts someone in a better position than others to suc
優勢
比別人更有利的條件
a feature or situation that puts someone in a better position than others to succeed, get what they want, or achieve a goal
Growing up bilingual gave Mei-Lin a clear advantage when she applied for international jobs.
在雙語環境長大讓 Mei-Lin 在申請國際公司職位時擁有明顯的優勢。
give [someone] an advantage when [situation]
The home team had the advantage of knowing their pitch, helping them control the game.
主場球隊擁有熟悉每一寸草皮的優勢，這幫助他們掌握了比賽節奏。
the advantage of [noun phrase]
One advantage of small-town living is that housing costs less than in the city.
住在小鎮的一大優勢是住房成本比大城市低得多。
The new training programme offers real advantages for people hoping to change careers.
新的培訓計劃為希望轉換職業跑道的人提供了實質的優勢。
A good education gives a huge competitive advantage in today's job market.
良好的教育在今天的就業市場中能帶來巨大的競爭優勢。
- benefit
more general; can refer to any positive outcome, not necessarily one that puts you ahead of others
- edge
informal; suggests a slight or narrow advantage over an opponent
- upper hand
idiomatic; implies control or dominance in a competitive situation
- disadvantage
direct opposite; a feature that puts someone in a worse position
文法句型
have/gain/enjoy an advantage
advantage of [noun/doing]
advantage over [someone/something]
用法筆記
Commonly paired with verbs like 'have', 'give', 'gain', 'offer', and prepositions 'of' (what the advantage is) and 'over' (who you are ahead of). 'Competitive advantage' is a fixed collocation in business contexts.
常見錯誤
2. used in the phrase 'take advantage of something' to mean making good use of an o
利用
善用機會或資源讓自己得益
used in the phrase 'take advantage of something' to mean making good use of an opportunity or resource so that you gain something helpful or enjoyable
The students took full advantage of the library resources to prepare for their exams.
學生們充分利用免費的圖書館資源來準備期末考試。
take full advantage of [resources]
Farid took advantage of the sunny weather and went for a long bike ride.
Farid 決定趁著晴朗的好天氣，沿著海邊來一趟長途自行車之旅。
take advantage of [weather/situation]
You should take advantage of the early-bird discount before the special offer ends next Friday.
你應該趁早鳥優惠在下週五截止之前好好利用這個機會。
In Tokyo, Yuna took advantage of every chance to speak Japanese with local people.
在東京的那一年，Yuna 把握每個機會跟當地人練習說日語。
- make use of
more general; less idiomatic; can be used in any register
- capitalize on
more formal; suggests turning a situation to your strategic benefit
- waste
opposite action; to let an opportunity pass without using it
文法句型
take advantage of [something/doing something]
用法筆記
This sense only occurs in the fixed phrase 'take advantage of + noun/gerund'. The noun 'advantage' stays singular in this phrase even when the headword is plural. The phrase has a neutral or positive tone, focusing on using something well rather than wasting it.
常見錯誤
3. used in the phrase 'take advantage of someone' to mean treating someone unfairly
佔便宜
利用他人的弱點或善意獲利
used in the phrase 'take advantage of someone' to mean treating someone unfairly for your own benefit, especially by using their kindness, trust, or weaker position
The elderly couple felt the repairman had taken advantage of them by overcharging.
這對老夫妻覺得那個不老實的維修人員利用他們，對簡單的工作收取過高的費用。
take advantage of [someone] (exploit)
Kofi warned his sister not to let her classmates take advantage of her generous nature.
Kofi 警告妹妹不要讓同學利用她善良大方的個性。
take advantage of someone's [quality]
Some landlords take advantage of students by renting out small, unsafe rooms at high prices.
城裡有些房東利用學生，把又小又不安全的房間以高價出租。
Nadia realised that her coworker was taking advantage of her willingness to stay late.
Nadia 慢慢意識到同事正在利用她願意每天加班到很晚的好意。
- help
opposite intention; to act for someone else's benefit rather than your own at their expense
文法句型
take advantage of [someone/someone's quality]
用法筆記
Distinguish from noun sense 2 (MAKE GOOD USE): in this sense the object of 'take advantage of' is a person or a person's qualities (kindness, trust, inexperience), not a thing or opportunity. The tone is negative and implies moral criticism of the person doing the exploiting.
常見錯誤
4. in tennis, a point won right after the score reaches deuce (forty–forty), puttin
佔先
網球平手後先得的一分
in tennis, a point won right after the score reaches deuce (forty–forty), putting the player one point away from winning the game
After a long rally, Sofia won the advantage at deuce with an unreturned serve.
在一場精采的平手後長來回對打中，Sofia 以一記強勁的發球拿下佔先分，對手無法回擊。
win the advantage (tennis scoring)
The umpire called 'advantage, Mr Wang' as the crowd clapped loudly for the well-played point.
裁判喊道「王先生佔先」，觀眾為這記漂亮的得分熱烈鼓掌。
Serena needed two advantages before she broke her opponent's serve and won the game.
Serena 需要兩次佔先，才終於破了對手的發球局，拿下該盤的第二局。
文法句型
win/get the advantage
advantage [player name]
用法筆記
Used only in tennis scoring. After deuce (40–40), the next point is called 'advantage' for the winning player. If that player then wins the next point, they win the game. If they lose it, the score returns to deuce. The plural 'advantages' is used when multiple advantage points occur in one game.
5. a rule in football and other team sports that allows the referee to let play con
優勢規則
球賽中犯規後不暫停比賽的規則
a rule in football and other team sports that allows the referee to let play continue after a foul if stopping the game would unfairly punish the team that was fouled
The referee signalled advantage, allowing the striker to keep running towards the goal.
裁判揮動雙臂示意優勢規則，允許前鋒繼續往球門推進，而非吹停比賽。
signal/play advantage (referee decision)
The advantage rule let the attacking team keep the ball after a clear foul.
儘管犯規動作很明顯，但優勢規則讓攻方球隊繼續控球，甚至差點進球。
Players sometimes fall hoping for a foul, but the referee may play advantage instead.
球員有時會故意摔倒希望裁判吹犯規，但裁判可能選擇讓比賽繼續進行。
文法句型
play the advantage
signal advantage
advantage rule
用法筆記
Common in British football (soccer) commentary and rules. The referee 'plays the advantage' or 'signals advantage' when they allow play to continue after a foul. This sense is uncountable and does not take a plural form.
advantages — 動詞
1. to give someone or something a better chance of success by providing a helpful s
使有利
給予某人更有利的條件
to give someone or something a better chance of success by providing a helpful situation or condition that others do not have
A well-funded transport system would advantage everyone in the outer suburbs who commutes to work.
資金充足的大眾運輸系統將使住在郊區並通勤上班的每個人都受益。
advantage [someone] (verb pattern)
Critics argued that the new tax laws unfairly advantaged large corporations over small family businesses.
批評者認為新的稅法不公平地使大企業比小型家族企業更佔優勢。
Students from well-funded schools are advantaged by having access to better technology.
資源充足學校的學生因擁有更好的科技設備和小班教學而享有優勢。
The current scholarship system advantages applicants who can afford expensive test preparation courses.
目前的獎學金制度使那些負擔得起昂貴考試補習班的申請人更具優勢。
- disadvantage
direct opposite as a verb; to put someone in a worse position
文法句型
advantage [someone/something]
be advantaged by [something]
用法筆記
This verb is formal and much less common than the noun form. In everyday English, people usually say 'give an advantage to' or 'benefit' instead. It is often used in discussions of social or economic policy where one group is seen as receiving unfair preferential treatment.