Chinese

shīlì
Meaning: to suffer a setback; to be defeated
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

儘管球隊在決賽中失利,但球員們的表現依然贏得了觀眾的掌聲。
尽管球队在决赛中失利,但球员们的表现依然赢得了观众的掌声。
Despite the team's loss in the finals, the players' performance still won the applause of the audience.
他在比賽中失利後,感到非常失落。
After losing the match, he felt very dejected.

Usage Notes

Often used for sports matches, battles, or business failures.

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