a cause (cause, n. 11) that has failed or that is unlikely to succeed; spec. the cause of the South in the American Civil War (1861–65).
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > failure or lack of success > [noun] > something unlikely to succeed (3) lost cause1865 a cause (cause, n. 11) that has failed or that is unlikely to succeed; spec. the cause of the South in the American Civil War (1861–65). starter1946 An idea, proposition, etc., that deserves initial consideration, or stands a reasonable chance of succeeding or being accepted. Chiefly in… no-hoper1976 More generally: something which is unlikely to be successful or to bring success. |
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