| 词汇 | lose out |
| 释义 | Idiom miss out (on something) and lose out (on something) Theme: INVOLVEMENT - LACKING to fail to participate in something; to fail to take part in something.I'm sorry I missed out on the ice cream.I lost out on it, too.We both missed out. Idiom lose outlose out (on something) to fail to get something desired, esp. in a competitive situation.We're losing out on major economic opportunities that would be good for the whole city.If we don't act quickly, we'll lose out. Phr V lose out loses, losing, lost lose out to not have an advantage that other people haveThe new tax means that married women will lose out. often + onIf you leave now, you'll lose out on the company pension scheme. often + toChildren who cannot write correct English lose out to (= are less successful than) those who can. lose out to not get an advantage that someone else has, or that someone else succeeds in getting instead of you: Single people could lose out financially under the new tax system.lose out to sb (=another person, organization etc succeeds in getting something instead of you) US firms are losing out to foreign competitors, due to the high value of the dollar compared to other currencies.+ on Shell has lost out on an oil bonanza worth at least $1 billion.■ SIMILAR TO: miss out lose out1. To miss the chance or opportunity to do something. Because I was so sick last week, I lost out on the chance to see my sister while she was in town. If you don't call the recruiter back right away, you're going to lose out. 2. To be defeated or bested by someone or something. In this usage, the phrase is often "lose out to (someone or something)." We'll lose out if we don't prepare well for the championship game. I didn't get the job, but it sounds like I lost out to someone who was much more qualified. lose out on (something)To miss the chance or opportunity to do, get, or participate in something. Because I was so sick last week, I lost out on the chance to see my sister while she was in town. I lost out on the promotion because I hadn't been logging my hours correctly in work. lose out1. to lose in competition; to lose one's expected reward. Our team lost out because our quarterback broke his leg. I ran my best race, but I still lost out. 2. lose out (on something) Go to miss out (on something). lose out1. Fail to succeed, be defeated, as in The election's over, and you've lost out. [Mid-1800s] 2. Also, lose out on or in . Miss an opportunity to participate, as in We came so late that we lost out on our chance to see her dance, or The Republicans lost out in last fall's elections. [Colloquial; mid-1900s] Also see miss out on. lose outv. 1. To fail to achieve or receive an expected gain: Your sister got here first, so I'm giving her the money—I guess you lose out. The town will lose out on a lot of tax revenue if the factory is shut down. 2. lose out to To be defeated or surpassed by someone or something; lose to someone or something: Local companies are losing out to foreign companies in the competition for government contracts. |
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