advantage
Meaning: A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable position
An 'advantage' is a condition or circumstance that puts someone in a better or more favourable position than others. It can refer to benefits, superiority, or a more desirable situation. The phrase 'take advantage of' can mean either to exploit something beneficially or to treat someone unfairly.
Examples
- One advantage of living in the city is the easy access to public transport. 住在城市的一个好处是方便使用公共交通。Una ventaja de vivir en la ciudad es el fácil acceso al transporte público.都市に住む利点の1つは、公共交通機関へのアクセスが容易なことです。도시에 사는 이점 중 하나는 대중교통 이용이 편리하다는 것입니다.
- Her experience gave her an advantage over the other candidates. 她的经验使她比其他候选人更有优势。Su experiencia le dio una ventaja sobre los otros candidatos.彼女の経験は他の候補者より有利になりました。그녀의 경험은 다른 후보자들보다 유리하게 작용했습니다.
- We should take advantage of the good weather and go for a walk. 我们应该趁天气好去散步。Deberíamos aprovechar el buen tiempo y dar un paseo.良い天気を利用して散歩に行きましょう。좋은 날씨를 이용해서 산책하러 갑시다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'avantage' meaning 'superiority', from 'avant' (before), from Latin 'ab ante'. Literally 'being before' or 'ahead of' others. The tennis term 'advantage' preserves the competitive sense perfectly.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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