“Lose(失败,失去)” 常常令人感到失望和难过。不过,当我们 “have nothing to lose(没有什么可失去的,即使失败也不会更糟)” 的时候,大胆尝试、积极进取往往能够帮助我们打开局面,甚至找到新的方向。看
用法总结
1. “lose your head” 失去理智,情绪失控
- In such a tense game, it's important that players don't lose their heads.
- Don't lose your head when you are under pressure – take a deep breath and think clearly.
2. “lose your touch” 做某事的能力下降,技艺大不如从前
- I used to be able to juggle, but I think I've lost my touch.
- He used to be an amazing chief, but after years away from the kitchen, he's lost his touch.
3. “lose track of time” 因专注于某事,而在不知不觉中忘记了时间的流逝
- When I'm chatting with my best friend, I just lose track of time.
- I always lose track of time when I'm reading a good book.
4. “have nothing to lose” 没有什么可失去的,即使失败也不会更糟
- I'm not sure about the job offer, but I've got nothing to lose, so I said yes.
- I tried to fix my car myself. It wouldn't even start, so I had nothing to lose.