loss
gb/lˈɔs/ us/lˈɔs/
A2
영어
~ 700
elvesztés, veszteség, csökkenés, vereség, gyászeset, szeretett személy elvesztése
명사
B1
1
사용 패턴：
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.
학습자용 예문
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.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'loss' (noun) with 'lose' (verb). For example, 'I loss my keys' is incorrect; it should be 'I lost my keys.'
뜻
No longer having something
연어
suffer a loss
|a great loss
|the loss of life
|financial loss
|deal with loss
유의어
deprivation (More formal and general; often used for essential needs.)
|
bereavement (Specifically refers to the death of a loved one.)
반의어
gain (Refers to acquiring something instead of losing it.)
주제
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
정의
When you do not have something or someone anymore.
The state or fact of no longer possessing something or someone.
명사
B1
2
사용 패턴：
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.
학습자용 예문
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.
뜻
Decrease in amount or value
연어
weight loss
|heat loss
|energy loss
|data loss
|blood loss
유의어
decline (General reduction over time.)
|
drop (Informal; sudden decrease.)
반의어
increase (Refers to growth or rise instead of decrease.)
주제
business
|science
|finance
정의
When something becomes less in number, amount, or value.
A reduction in quantity, quality, or value of something.
명사
A2
3
vereség
B1
사용 패턴：
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.
학습자용 예문
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.
뜻
Failure to win
연어
suffer a loss
|record a loss
|first loss of the season
유의어
defeat (More formal; focuses on being beaten by an opponent.)
반의어
victory (Refers to winning instead of losing.)
주제
sports
|core_vocabulary
정의
When you do not win a game or competition.
A failure to win in a game, competition, or contest.
명사
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.
학습자용 예문
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.
뜻
Death of someone loved
연어
personal loss
|tragic loss
|mourn a loss
유의어
passing (Softer, more euphemistic term for death.)
주제
emotions
|relationships
|health
정의
When someone you love dies.
The death of a person who is valued or loved by someone.
문법
기본형
loss
IPA
GB/lˈɔs/
US/lˈɔs/
음절 및 강세
loss （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (loss)
활용형
Noun
- Base: loss
- Plural: loss, losses
관련 단어
표현
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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- There’s no love lost between the two politicians.
- It’s clear there’s no love lost between them after the argument.