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losses

UK //ˈlɒsɪz//US //ˈlɔːsɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'los',古英语 'los',意为'破坏'或'丧失',与古诺尔斯语 'los' 同源。

noun

❶ 指因某种原因导致的损失或亏损,可以是金钱、物品、时间等方面的减少或丧失。

“The company reported heavy losses this quarter.”

(公司报告本季度亏损严重。)

“The storm caused significant losses to the farmers.”

(暴风雨给农民造成了重大损失。)

同义词:damages, deficits, setbacks, deprivations

常见短语

cut one's losses — 及时止损,指在不利情况下停止继续投入以避免更大的损失。

“He decided to cut his losses and sell the failing business.”

(他决定及时止损,出售这家经营不善的企业。)