disadvantage

英[dɪsəd'vɑːntɪdʒ] 美[,dɪsəd'væntɪdʒ]

in an unfavourable position relative to someone or someone else

处于不利地位

stringent regulations have &B{put} British farmers &B{at a disadvantage}.
严格的规定使得英国的农民处于不利地位。

so as to cause harm to one's interests or standing

对（某人）不利

his poor educational track record inevitably worked to his disadvantage.
他很差的学习成绩记录肯定会对他不利。