lose out

短语

(比赛)输掉, 失败

词形变化

loses out 三单 loses out losing out lost out losing out 现在分词 lost out 过去式 lost out 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To be at a disadvantage.

    People who do not speak a second language find that they lose out when looking for a job.

    I think you will lose out on the exchange rate if you move to dollars now.

  2. 2.

    To be defeated (by).

    I went for a job interview, but I lost out to a younger guy.