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dis·ad·van·tage¹
/%dIsJd'vA;ntIdZ; US %dIsJd'v&ntIdZ/
noun [countable, uncountable]
[+ (of sth)]
kerugian; sst yg merugikan; kelemahan
(lawan advantage)
▪ a serious/severe disadvantage
kerugian besar
▪ [+ of v.ing]
the disadvantages of having poor education
kerugian2 berpendidikan rendah
▪ [+ (to sth)]
Are there any disadvantages to the system?
Apakah ada kelemahan2 dari sistem itu?
▪ He is really at a distinct disadvantage being unable to communicate in English.
Dia betul2 mengalami kerugian karena tidak bisa berkomunikasi dl bahasa Inggris.
▪ Being unable to speak English will be to your disadvantage.
Tidak mampu berbahasa Inggris merupakan kerugian bagimu.
■ IDIOM
| put sb at a disadvantage
membuat ssorg berada di posisi yg tidak menguntungkan
| to sb’s disadvantage
utk kerugian ssorg
dis·ad·van·tage²
/%dIsJd'vA;ntIdZ; US %dIsJd'v&ntIdZ/
verb [+object]
merugikan ssorg
▪ There are a lot of rules that disadvantage women.
Ada banyak pereaturan yg merugikan wanita.