drawback
/ˈdrɔːbæk/
draw · back
/ˈdrɔː · bæk/
English Definition
n. disadvantage, negative aspect
Significado en Español
desventaja, inconveniente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhược điểm, bất lợi
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Example Sentence
The only drawback is the price.
唯一缺点是价格。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
draw(pull)+back(behind).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “drawback”.
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A
benefit
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B
removal
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C
disadvantage
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D
advance
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C — disadvantage.
“drawback” means n. disadvantage, negative aspect
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The main ______ of the plan is that it costs far too much money.
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A
drawback
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B
benefit
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C
advantage
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D
reward
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A — drawback.
“drawback” means n. disadvantage, negative aspect
Common questions about “drawback”
What does “drawback” mean?
drawback — n. disadvantage, negative aspect. In Chinese: 缺点，不利.
How do you pronounce “drawback”?
drawback is pronounced /ˈdrɔːbæk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: draw · back.
How do you use “drawback” in a sentence?
The only drawback is the price. (唯一缺点是价格。)
What are synonyms for “drawback”?
disadvantage, flaw — all close in meaning to drawback (n. disadvantage, negative aspect).
Is “drawback” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. drawback appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “drawback”?
draw(pull)+back(behind).
