释义 |
lose out to (someone or something) lose out to (someone or something)To be defeated or bested by someone or something. I didn't get the job, but it sounds like I lost out to someone who was much more qualified.See also: lose, outlose out to someone or somethingto lose a competition to someone or something. Our team lost out to the other team. Bill lost out to Sally in the contest.See also: lose, out |