In today's economy, a work force made up of people who can each perform a single set of tasks quite well can be a serious handicap.

在今天的经济生活中，那些只能从事一种工作的劳动力可以被看作是严重的残疾人。

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The handicap format meant that three groups set off separately.

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But Grassi gave his team an unnecessary handicap on 63 minutes when he was spotted kicking Webster off the ball at a set-piece, and was dismissed.

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