The company has a leg up on the competition thanks to the recent publicity.由于近期的宣传，公司在这次竞争中更具有优势。Both candidates are qualified, but her experience could swing the balance in her favor.两位候选人都符合条件，但是她的经验可能使她更具有优势。Students from a privileged background have an advantage at university.出身于特权阶层的学生在大学里具有优势。