loss
gb/lˈɔs/ us/lˈɔs/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 700
elvesztés, veszteség, csökkenés, vereség, gyászeset, szeretett személy elvesztése
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the loss of [something/someone]
She felt deep sadness after the loss of her mother.
Mély szomorúságot érzett édesanyja elvesztése után.
The company reported a significant loss in revenue this year.
A cég idén jelentős bevételkiesésről számolt be.
The loss of his wallet caused him great trouble.
Their team dealt well with the loss of their best player.
We mourn the loss of so many lives in the disaster.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I am sad about the loss of my dog.
Szomorú vagyok a kutyám elvesztése miatt.
The loss of my phone made me late.
A telefonom elvesztése miatt elkéstem.
We feel the loss of our teacher.
He had a big loss in the game.
The loss of water is a problem.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'loss' (noun) with 'lose' (verb). For example, 'I loss my keys' is incorrect; it should be 'I lost my keys.'
Σημασία
No longer having something
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
suffer a loss
|a great loss
|the loss of life
|financial loss
|deal with loss
Συνώνυμα
deprivation (More formal and general; often used for essential needs.)
|
bereavement (Specifically refers to the death of a loved one.)
Αντώνυμα
gain (Refers to acquiring something instead of losing it.)
Θέματα
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Ορισμός
When you do not have something or someone anymore.
The state or fact of no longer possessing something or someone.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a loss in [amount/quality/value]
The diet resulted in significant weight loss.
A diéta jelentős fogyást eredményezett.
Poor insulation causes heat loss in winter.
A rossz szigetelés télen hőveszteséget okoz.
The company suffered a major financial loss last quarter.
The patient experienced severe blood loss after the accident.
There was a noticeable loss in sound quality.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She had weight loss after the illness.
A betegség után lefogyott.
Heat loss makes the house cold.
A hőveszteség miatt hideg lesz a ház.
We saw a big loss in sales.
There is data loss on the computer.
Blood loss can be dangerous.
Σημασία
Decrease in amount or value
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
weight loss
|heat loss
|energy loss
|data loss
|blood loss
Συνώνυμα
decline (General reduction over time.)
|
drop (Informal; sudden decrease.)
Αντώνυμα
increase (Refers to growth or rise instead of decrease.)
Θέματα
business
|science
|finance
Ορισμός
When something becomes less in number, amount, or value.
A reduction in quantity, quality, or value of something.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
3
vereség
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a loss to [opponent]
The team’s first loss came in the semifinals.
A csapat első vereségét az elődöntőben szenvedte el.
They took the loss hard after leading most of the game.
Nehezen viselték a vereséget, miután a mérkőzés nagy részében vezettek.
It was their third consecutive loss this month.
Fans were disappointed by the unexpected loss to a weaker team.
The boxer blamed his loss on poor preparation.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Our team had a big loss yesterday.
A csapatunk tegnap súlyos vereséget szenvedett.
It was their first loss this year.
Ez volt az idei első vereségük.
They were sad about the loss to City FC.
We want to avoid another loss.
The coach talked about the loss.
Σημασία
Failure to win
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
suffer a loss
|record a loss
|first loss of the season
Συνώνυμα
defeat (More formal; focuses on being beaten by an opponent.)
Αντώνυμα
victory (Refers to winning instead of losing.)
Θέματα
sports
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
When you do not win a game or competition.
A failure to win in a game, competition, or contest.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
4
We are sorry for your loss.
Őszinte részvétünk.
She never fully recovered from the loss of her father.
Soha nem heverte ki teljesen az apja elvesztését.
His sudden death was a great loss to the community.
They gathered to honor the loss of their friend.
Her poetry reflects her grief over her personal loss.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I am sorry for your loss.
Őszinte részvétem.
He felt sad after the loss of his mother.
Szomorú volt az édesanyja elvesztése után.
The village cried over the loss of their leader.
Her loss made him cry every day.
We remember the loss together.
Σημασία
Death of someone loved
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
personal loss
|tragic loss
|mourn a loss
Συνώνυμα
passing (Softer, more euphemistic term for death.)
Θέματα
emotions
|relationships
|health
Ορισμός
When someone you love dies.
The death of a person who is valued or loved by someone.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
loss
IPA
GB/lˈɔs/
US/lˈɔs/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
loss (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (loss)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: loss
- Plural: loss, losses
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
at a loss
1/ˈæt ə lˈɔs/
fixed phrase
Not knowing what to do or say
Not knowing what to do or say in a situation.
Παραδείγματα
- I’m at a loss for words after hearing the news.
- He seemed at a loss when asked about the plan.
cut your losses
1/kˈʌt jˈʊɹ lˈɔsɪz/
idiom
Stop before losing more
To stop doing something that is failing so you do not lose more money or time.
Παραδείγματα
- After months of low sales, they decided to cut their losses and close the shop.
- I think it’s time we cut our losses and move on.
for want of a better word
1/fɚ wˈɔnt əv ə bˈɛtɚ wˈɚd/
fixed phrase
Using an imperfect term
Used when you cannot think of a better word to say something.
Παραδείγματα
- It was, for want of a better word, strange.
- He was, for want of a better word, dishonest.
no love lost between [people]
1/nˈoʊ lˈʌv lˈɔst bɪtwˈin pˈipəl/
idiom
Mutual dislike between people
When two people do not like each other at all.
Παραδείγματα
- There’s no love lost between the two politicians.
- It’s clear there’s no love lost between them after the argument.