disqualification
noun uk/dɪˌskwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/dɪˌskwɑː.lə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
[ C or U ]资格的取消
the act of stopping someone from taking part in a competition or activity, usually because a rule has been broken, or the state of having this happen to you
The fans' bad behaviour has resulted in the disqualification of their team from the championship. 球迷们的不良行为导致他们的球队被取消了参加冠军赛的资格。
The penalty for such an offence is automatic disqualification. 对这种违规行为的惩罚是自动取消资格。
[ C ]障碍
something which prevents you from getting a position or taking part in an activity
Inexperience is not necessarily a disqualification for high political office. 经验不足不一定会成为担任高级政治职务的障碍。
Perhaps wanting the job should be a disqualification in itself. 也许想要这份工作本身就是获得这份工作的障碍。
See: disqualify
- More examples
- She faces six months in prison and a disqualification from keeping animals.
- Disqualification from driving does something to prevent motoring offenders from repeating their crimes.
- 50 years ago motherhood was widely regarded as almost a disqualification from athletic excellence.