advantage
gb/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/ us/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
A2
Anh
~ 1000
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
B1
entity
1
A favorable condition or benefit
Something that helps you be more successful than others.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to have [an advantage] over [someone/something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'advantage' with 'opportunity'. An opportunity is a chance to do something, while an advantage is something that makes success more likely.
Từ đồng nghĩa
benefit (More general; can refer to any positive effect, not just in competition.)
|
edge (Informal; emphasizes a small but significant superiority.)
Từ trái nghĩa
disadvantage (A circumstance that makes success less likely.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
competitive advantage
|clear advantage
|gain an advantage
|have the advantage
|give an advantage
Chủ đề
business
|competition
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Ví dụ
- Her experience in marketing gave her an advantage over the other candidates.
- Having a good education is a big advantage in finding a job.
- The home team had the advantage of playing in familiar conditions.
- Speaking several languages is a great advantage when traveling abroad.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He has an advantage because he is taller.
- Good shoes give you an advantage in running.
- She has the advantage of living near her school.
- They have an advantage over us in this game.
Danh từ
A2
entity
2
A useful or beneficial feature
A good or helpful part of something.
Mẫu sử dụng:
the advantages of [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use 'advantage' when they mean 'preference'. 'Advantage' refers to features, not personal likes.
Từ đồng nghĩa
strength (Emphasizes a strong point or positive quality.)
|
asset (Often used for people or things that are valuable to a group or organization.)
Từ trái nghĩa
drawback (A negative feature that reduces desirability or usefulness.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
main advantage
|distinct advantage
|advantages and disadvantages
Chủ đề
technology
|products
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
|work
Ví dụ
- One advantage of this phone is its long battery life.
- The main advantage of online shopping is convenience.
- A small car has the advantage of being easy to park.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The big advantage of this bag is its size.
- A computer has many advantages over a typewriter.
- The main advantage of this plan is the low cost.
Danh từ
technical
B1
state
3
A lead in score or position
When one player or team is winning over the other.
Từ đồng nghĩa
lead (Commonly used for being ahead in score.)
Từ trái nghĩa
deficit (Being behind in points or score.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
take the advantage
|hold the advantage
Chủ đề
sports
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- They took the advantage early in the second half.
- The team held their advantage until the final whistle.
- With two goals ahead, they had a clear advantage.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Our team has the advantage now.
- They took the advantage in the first game.
- We have a small advantage over them.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
advantage
IPA
GB/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
US/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
ad - vant - age (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vant)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: advantage
- Plural: advantage, advantages
Họ từ
Forms
advantages
noun
Core family
advantageous
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
advantageously
adverb
Cách diễn đạt
have the advantage (over)
1/hˈæv ðə ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ ˈoʊvɚ/
fixed phrase
Be in a superior position
To be in a better position than someone else.
Ví dụ
- We have the advantage over our competitors right now.
- He has the advantage because he knows the area well.
take advantage of
1/tˈeɪk ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ əv/
fixed phrase
Use something for one's benefit
To use something or someone to help yourself.
Ví dụ
- You should take advantage of this opportunity to learn new skills.
- He took advantage of the sale to buy new clothes.
to your advantage
1/tə jˈʊɹ ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
In a way that helps you
In a way that helps you be successful.
Ví dụ
- She used her connections to her advantage.
- You can turn this situation to your advantage if you act quickly.