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Lose out Meaning in English

expression

ˈɫuz/ /ˈaʊt
LOOZ-owt
lˈuːz/ /ˈaʊt
LOOZ-owt

释义

To miss an opportunity or not get something good, especially when others do get it.

用法与细微差别

'Lose out' is informal and common in spoken English. Usually used with 'on' (e.g., 'lose out on a job'). Implies missing something due to an external factor or not acting quickly enough. Not the same as just 'lose', which often means being defeated.

例句

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

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

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

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

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

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Many small shops lose out when big supermarkets open nearby.

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