advantage /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ, -ˈvæn-/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people. 有利条件

  例：

  They are breaking the law in order to obtain an advantage over their competitors.

  他们为了获得超越其竞争对手的有力条件在违犯法律。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT An advantage is a way in which one thing is better than another. 优势

  例：

  The great advantage of home-grown oranges is their magnificent flavour.

  自产橙子的巨大优势是其极好的味道。

• 3. 

  N-UNCOUNT Advantage is the state of being in a better position than others who are competing against you. 占优势

  例：

  Men have created a social and economic position of advantage for themselves over women.

  男性创造了相对于女性的社会和经济上的优势地位。

• 4. 

  PHRASE If you take advantage of something, you make good use of it while you can. 利用 (某事物)

  例：

  I intend to take full advantage of this trip to buy the things we need.

  我打算充分利用这次旅行来购买我们需要的物品。

• 5. 

  PHRASE If someone takes advantage of you, they treat you unfairly for their own benefit, especially when you are trying to be kind or to help them. 利用 (某人)

  例：

  She took advantage of him even after they were divorced.

  她甚至在他们离婚以后仍然利用他。

• 6. 

  PHRASE If you use or turn something to your advantage, you use it in order to benefit from it, especially when it might be expected to harm or damage you. 对 (某人) 有利

  例：

  The government has not been able to turn today's demonstration to its advantage.

  政府还未能将今天的游行示威转化为对其有利。