handicap
noun uk/ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/ us/ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/
(CONDITION)
[ C or U ] old-fashioned（精神或肉体的）残疾，缺陷
a condition in which part of your body or mind has been permanently damaged or does not work normally. This word is now considered offensive by many people, who prefer the word disability.
a physical handicap 身体残疾
In cases of severe mental handicap, constant supervision is recommended. 对于严重的智障病人，建议进行不间断的监护。
(DIFFICULTY)
[ C ]障碍，阻碍
something that makes it difficult for you to do something
I found that not having a car was quite a handicap while on holiday. 我发现度假的时候没有汽车非常不方便。
(COMPETITION)
[ C ]（让步赛中对强者施加的）不利条件;让步赛，让分比赛
a disadvantage given to a person taking part in a game or competition in order to reduce their chances of winning, or a sports event in which such disadvantages are given
Handicaps give people with different abilities an equal chance of winning. 让步赛给具有不同能力的人同等的获胜机会。
My current golf handicap is nine. 我现在的高尔夫让分是9杆。
handicap
verb [ T ] uk/ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/ us/ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/ -pp-
阻碍
to make something more difficult to do
Rescue efforts have been handicapped by rough seas and hurricane-force winds. 救援工作受到了大浪和飓风的阻碍。