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Lose to Meaning in English

expression

ˈɫuz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
LOOZ TOO, LOOZ tuh, LOOZ tih
lˈuːz/ /tˈuː
LOOZ TOO

释义

To be defeated by someone or something in a competition, game, or challenge.

用法与细微差别

Used mostly in sports, games, exams or competitions: "lose to a team," "lose to someone." Emphasizes the winner as well as the loss. Never used for losing objects ('lose your keys'). Informal and common in conversation.

例句

We might lose to the other team if we don't practice.

basic

Did you lose to your brother in chess again?

basic

Our school always loses to that team.

basic

I can't believe we lost to them after leading the whole game!

natural

No one expected her to lose to such an inexperienced player.

natural

If we lose to them again, we’re out of the tournament.

natural