to lose out
[phrase form: lose]
01
输掉, 被超越
to be defeated or surpassed by someone or something else
例子
The student lost out on the scholarship because she did n't meet the GPA requirements.
这名学生因为没达到GPA要求而失去了奖学金。
02
失去优势, 处于不利地位
to be at a disadvantage
例子
Workers who do n't have the right skills lose out on good jobs.
没有正确技能的工人失去好工作的机会。
