1. the fact of no longer having something or having less of it
失去某物或擁有量減少的狀態
The company reported a significant loss in revenue this quarter.
該公司報告本季度收入大幅減少。
She suffered a loss of hearing after the accident.
事故後，她的聽力受損。
Loss Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
loss
noun
快速理解
What does "Loss" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Loss"?
「loss」主要指失去或減少的狀態，也可指比賽失利或商業虧損。
- 1
失去
EN: the state of no longer having something or someone
翻譯: 不再擁有某物或某人的狀態
- 2
減少
EN: a reduction in amount, size, or value
翻譯: 數量、規模或價值的減少
- 3
失利
EN: failure to win a game or competition
翻譯: 未能贏得比賽或競賽
- 4
虧損
EN: the money a company loses when it spends more than it earns
翻譯: 公司支出超過收入時所損失的金錢
小提醒：注意「loss」在表達「失利」時為不可數名詞，如「the team's loss」，但指具體的「一次失利」時可數，如「suffer three losses」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Loss" in English）
How to pronounce "Loss" in English?"Loss" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Loss" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“My second story is about love and loss. I was lucky. I found what I loved to do early in life.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Loss"?How does "Loss" change by context?
2. the death of a person
某人去世
The family is grieving the loss of their grandfather.
這家人正為祖父的去世感到悲痛。
His sudden loss was a shock to the entire community.
他的突然離世震驚了整個社區。
3. a defeat in a game or competition
比賽或競賽中的失敗
The team's loss in the final was disappointing.
該隊在決賽中失利令人失望。
After three consecutive losses, they were eliminated from the tournament.
連續三場失利後，他們被淘汰出錦標賽。
4. a feeling of sadness when someone or something is no longer present
當某人或某物不再存在時的悲傷感
She felt a deep sense of loss after her best friend moved away.
她最好的朋友搬走後，她感到深深的失落。
The loss of his childhood home left him feeling nostalgic.
失去童年的家讓他感到懷舊。
5. the amount of money a business loses when it spends more than it earns
企業支出超過收入時所損失的金額
The startup operated at a loss for the first two years.
這家新創公司在頭兩年處於虧損狀態。
They had to sell the asset to cut their losses.
他們不得不賣掉資產以減少虧損。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Loss"?How to make natural sentences with "Loss"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| loss of + noun | ...的喪失 | The accident resulted in a **loss of** hearing. (這場事故導致了聽力的喪失。) |
| suffer a loss | 遭受損失 | The company **suffered a** heavy **loss** last quarter. (該公司上一季度遭受了重大損失。) |
| at a loss | 不知所措；虧本 | She was **at a loss** for words. (她一時語塞，不知該說什麼。) |
| net loss / total loss | 淨虧損 / 全損 | The business reported a **net loss** this year. (該企業今年報告了淨虧損。) |
| sense of loss | 失落感 | He felt a deep **sense of loss** after his friend moved away. (朋友搬走後，他感到深深的失落感。) |
用法說明
How is "Loss" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Loss"?
loss of vs loss in
- loss of 通常指「失去某個具體或抽象的事物」，強調失去的對象本身。例如：失去財產、失去親人、失去信心。
- loss in 則常用於表示「在某個領域、方面或過程中發生的損失」，強調損失發生的範圍或情境。例如：投資虧損、價值下降、比賽失利。
- 當談及「金錢、價值、數量上的減少」時，兩者有時可互換，但 loss in 更側重於在特定範疇內的減損。
對比例句： EN: The company reported a significant loss of revenue this quarter. 翻譯: 公司報告本季度營收有顯著損失。
EN:We experienced a heavy loss in the stock market.
翻譯:我們在股市中遭受了嚴重虧損。
EN:She felt a profound loss of hope after the accident.
翻譯:事故後，她感到深深的絕望（希望的喪失）。
EN:There was a noticeable loss in quality after the change in materials.
翻譯:材料改變後，品質有明顯的下降。
總結建議
一般來說，失去具體或抽象的事物用 loss of，而在某個特定領域或方面的損失則用 loss in。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Loss" and similar words?How to choose "Loss" vs alternatives?
loss vs defeat
「loss」通常指失去某物或某人，或指金錢、時間上的損失；「defeat」則專指在比賽、戰爭或競爭中被擊敗。
loss vs missing
「loss」強調永久性或已發生的失去狀態；「missing」則描述暫時找不到或缺席的狀態。
loss vs reduction
「loss」通常帶有負面意涵，指有價值的東西減少或消失；「reduction」為中性詞，指數量或規模的刻意縮減。
口語用法
How is "Loss" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Loss"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或總結他人提到的損失，語氣較為隨意。 EN: Yeah, I heard about the loss. That's really tough. 翻譯: 對，我聽說那個損失了。真的很難熬。
EN:So the main issue is the financial loss, right?
翻譯:所以主要的問題是財務上的損失，對吧？
語氣強調
在對話中，會透過重音或重複來強調損失的嚴重性或不可逆性。 EN: That was a huge loss for the whole team. 翻譯: 那對整個團隊來說是個巨大的損失。
EN:It's not just a setback; it's a permanent loss.
翻譯:這不只是個挫折；這是個永久的損失。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，有時會用 "loss" 作為短暫的停頓點，後面再接具體說明。 EN: The problem is... loss of trust, mostly. 翻譯: 問題是…信任的損失，主要是這個。
EN:We're dealing with a, you know, loss of key data.
翻譯:我們正在處理一個，你知道的，關鍵數據的損失。
注意：以上用法在非正式對話中很自然，但在正式書寫或報告中，應避免使用填充停頓（如 "you know"）或過於口語的引述方式，應直接、明確地陳述事實。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Loss"?What fixed phrases with "Loss" should I remember?
loss of life
loss of [noun]
生命的喪失；人員死亡
at a loss
at a loss
不知所措；困惑；虧本地
suffer a loss
suffer a loss
遭受損失；蒙受損失
weight loss
[noun] loss
體重減輕；減重
sense of loss
sense of loss
失落感
cut one's losses
cut [possessive] losses
止損；認賠退出
memory loss
[noun] loss
記憶喪失；失憶
net loss
[adjective] loss
淨虧損
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Loss"?Which "Loss" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I am very loss about the situation.
✓I am very lost about the situation.
"Loss" 是名詞，表示「損失」或「失去」的狀態。"Lost" 是形容詞，表示「感到困惑的」或「迷路的」。當描述人的感受時，應使用形容詞 "lost"。
×We cannot loss this important client.
✓We cannot lose this important client.
"Loss" 是名詞，不能當動詞使用。動詞形式是 "lose"，意思是「失去」。
×Company suffered loss in revenue.
✓The company suffered a loss in revenue.
當 "loss" 指一個具體的、可數的損失事件或數額時，通常需要不定冠詞 "a" 或定冠詞 "the"。
×There was a significant loss of profits last year.
✓There was a significant loss in profits last year.
表示某個領域或項目（如利潤、體重、價值）的減少或損失時，通常使用 "loss in + [領域]"。"Loss of" 更常用於失去抽象事物（如信心、希望）或具體事物（如文件、鑰匙）。
×The business experienced many losseses last year.
✓The business experienced many losses last year.
"Loss" 的複數形式是規則變化，直接加 "-es" 變成 "losses"，不是 "losseses"。
×I feel a great loss of my family when I'm abroad.
✓I miss my family greatly when I'm abroad.
"Loss" 指的是「失去」的事實或狀態，通常是永久性或較嚴重的。表達「想念」某人或某物時，應使用動詞 "miss"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Loss"?What are tense/participle forms of "Loss"?