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每日一词:吃亏

在汉语中有许多与“吃”有关的有趣表达,例如,“吃醋(be jealous of)”、“吃土(dirt-poor)”,“吃惊(be surprised)”。今天我们再来学习一个十分常见的与“吃”有关的词语——“吃亏”。

“吃亏”,可以表示“受到损失(suffer losses)”,常见表达如“占小便宜吃大亏(gain petty advantages only to suffer heavy losses)”。

“吃亏”还有“处于不利条件”的意思,相当于“be at a disadvantage, be in an unfavorable situation”。

例句:

跟他做生意你是要吃亏的。You will stand to lose if you do business with him.

和年龄大的孩子竞争他就吃亏了。Competing with older children put him at a disadvantage.

Editor: Jade

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