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 company lost out on the contract because their bid was too high.
这家公司因为投标价太高而输掉了合同。
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
Students who do n't have access to a good education lose out on opportunities in life.
无法获得良好教育的学生会在生活中错过机会。
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。
