handicap
Произношение: [ˈhændɪkæp]
Контекст: «sports»
(noun) a way to give someone with less ability a better chance to win in a game or race. It's like giving a little help to someone who needs it, so they have a fair chance to compete.
Пример
In the golf tournament, players with higher scores received a handicap to make the game fair for everyone.
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Without a handicap, the strongest players would always win and the games would not be exciting.
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How do you determine the handicap for each player?
Контекст: «disability»
(noun) a condition that makes it harder for someone to do certain things. This could be something physical or mental that affects how a person lives their life.
Пример
She works very hard and never lets her handicap stop her from achieving her goals.
Пример
His handicap sometimes makes it difficult for him to join in on activities with his friends.
Пример
What challenges does a handicap create for those who have one?
Контекст: «sports»
(verb) to make the competition fairer by giving someone extra help or points. This helps level the playing field so everyone has a better chance to win.
Пример
The team decided to handicap the stronger players to keep the game fun for everyone.
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It's unfair to not handicap the players; it makes it too easy for the champions to win.
Пример
How do you handicap the competitors in this race?