Lost Meaning in English
word · lemma: lose
释义
Something or someone that is not in the right place, difficult to find, or no longer controlled or understood. It can refer to physical objects, directions, or feelings like confusion or defeat.
用法与细微差别
Used both literally (e.g., lost keys, lost in the city) and figuratively (e.g., lost hope, lost in thought). Common collocations include 'lost time', 'get lost', and 'losing track'. Often confused with 'missing' which means currently not found but expected. Usually negative or neutral.
例句
I lost my keys yesterday and couldn’t find them.
basic
The children lost their way in the forest but were found safe.
basic
She felt lost after moving to a new city with no friends.
basic
I’m so lost in this book I can’t stop reading it!
natural
After the argument, he seemed really lost and didn’t know what to say.
natural
I totally lost track of time and missed my bus!
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