loss
/lɒs/ · /lɔːs/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #2973 in the learning path
丧失；遗失；损失
Definitions
n. The fact of no longer having someone or something.
丧失；遗失；损失
n. Money lost when costs are higher than income.
亏损；亏损额
n. A defeat in a game or competition.
失败；输掉比赛
Example
She reported the loss of her wallet yesterday.
她昨天报失了钱包。
The loss of natural habitats threatens biodiversity and can weaken ecosystems that support local agriculture.
自然栖息地的丧失威胁生物多样性，也可能削弱支撑当地农业的生态系统。
Collocations
- hearing loss
- job losses
- at a loss
- a financial loss
Word family
- lose (v.)
- lost (adj.)
- loser (n.)
Antonyms
- gain
Usage tip
loss是名词，lose是动词，过去式和过去分词为lost。
FAQ
- What does loss mean?
- The fact of no longer having someone or something. Money lost when costs are higher than income. A defeat in a game or competition.
- How is loss pronounced?
- UK /lɒs/, US /lɔːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
