"lose out" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 錯失（機會）
• 喫虧

Definition

錯過機會或沒有得到好處，尤其是當別人得到了的時候。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

'Lose out'是非正式說法，常和'on'連用。主要指因機會流失而沒得到好處，不同於'lose'僅表示輸掉。

Examples

If you don't hurry, you might lose out on the best seats.

如果你不快點，可能會**錯失**最好的座位。

She didn't want to lose out on the opportunity to study abroad.

她不想**錯失**出國留學的機會。

We lost out because we didn't know about the sale.

我們因為不知道有特價而**錯失了**機會。

If you don't apply soon, you'll lose out to someone else.

如果你不趕快申請，會被別人**搶走機會**。

I hate to lose out just because I didn't check my email.

我討厭因為沒查郵件而**錯失**機會。

Many small shops lose out when big supermarkets open nearby.

當大型超市在附近開業時，許多小商店就會**喫虧**。