loss
gb/lˈɔs/ us/lˈɔs/
A2
Engelska
~ 700
elvesztés, veszteség, csökkenés, vereség, gyászeset, szeretett személy elvesztése
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'loss' (noun) with 'lose' (verb). For example, 'I loss my keys' is incorrect; it should be 'I lost my keys.'
Betydelse
No longer having something
Ordkombinationer
suffer a loss
|a great loss
|the loss of life
|financial loss
|deal with loss
Synonymer
deprivation (More formal and general; often used for essential needs.)
|
bereavement (Specifically refers to the death of a loved one.)
Antonymer
gain (Refers to acquiring something instead of losing it.)
Teman
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
When you do not have something or someone anymore.
The state or fact of no longer possessing something or someone.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
2
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Betydelse
Decrease in amount or value
Ordkombinationer
weight loss
|heat loss
|energy loss
|data loss
|blood loss
Synonymer
decline (General reduction over time.)
|
drop (Informal; sudden decrease.)
Antonymer
increase (Refers to growth or rise instead of decrease.)
Teman
business
|science
|finance
Definition
When something becomes less in number, amount, or value.
A reduction in quantity, quality, or value of something.
SUBSTANTIV
A2
3
vereség
B1
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Betydelse
Failure to win
Ordkombinationer
suffer a loss
|record a loss
|first loss of the season
Synonymer
defeat (More formal; focuses on being beaten by an opponent.)
Antonymer
victory (Refers to winning instead of losing.)
Teman
sports
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you do not win a game or competition.
A failure to win in a game, competition, or contest.
SUBSTANTIV
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Betydelse
Death of someone loved
Ordkombinationer
personal loss
|tragic loss
|mourn a loss
Synonymer
passing (Softer, more euphemistic term for death.)
Teman
emotions
|relationships
|health
Definition
When someone you love dies.
The death of a person who is valued or loved by someone.
Grammatik
Grundform
loss
IPA
GB/lˈɔs/
US/lˈɔs/
Stavelser och betoning
loss (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (loss)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: loss
- Plural: loss, losses
Ordfamilj
Uttryck
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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- There’s no love lost between the two politicians.
- It’s clear there’s no love lost between them after the argument.