【loss音标】 英[lɒs] 美[lɔ:s]
【单词释义】 loss是什么意思：
n.损失，减少；丢失，遗失；丧失；损耗，亏损；失败
[单词分级] 高考英语词汇
[单词复数] losses
【关联词/派生词】
lose v.丢失,失去；遗失；输掉
【loss形近词/近似词】
boss n.老板
toss v.（轻轻地或随意地）扔，抛，掷；（使）摇摆，挥动，颠簸；摇匀 n.掷硬币决定；向上甩头
gloss n.光彩，光泽，光滑；光泽涂料；假象；注释 v. 注释；使光彩；给…加光泽；掩盖
moss n.苔藓；藓沼 vt.以苔藓覆盖；使长满苔藓
emboss vt.浮雕（图案）；压印浮凸字体（或图案）；凹凸印
【单词例句】
◇ "Oh, there you are, old water paddler," she said. "I am crying for the loss of my golden ball. It has fallen into into the fountain."
她说：“哦，原来是你这划水家伙在这儿。我哭是因为我的金球不见了。它掉到喷水池里去了。”
---- The Frog Prince
◇ The ending was that the insects disappeared from the whole zone. When told that it was a loss to humans, the farmers burst into laughter and responded, "Our real loss is our decreasing income."
结果是，这种昆虫从这整个地区都消失了。当被告知说这是整个人类的损失时，农民们都突然大笑着回应道：“我们减少的收入才是我们真正的损失呢！”
---- Wildlife Protection
◇ The injured were rescued and the dead were buried. The frightened survivors were dug out from under the ruins and were offered shelter, fresh water and electricity. Thanks to people’s help, the loss was minimized.
伤员被救助了，死者被埋葬了，吓坏的幸存者被从废墟中挖出来了，栖身处、净水和电力也很快得到提供。多亏了人们的帮助，灾区的损失被减到了最小。
◇ Jasmine's surgery was able to treat her infection, but she was left with permanent hearing loss. "I now try to warn everyone of the dangers of misusing cotton buds," she said. "Our ears are such delicate and sensitive parts of our body and need to be treated with care."
手术治好了茉莉的感染，但她的听力损失却不可逆转。她说：“现在，我想要警告所有人注意误用棉签的危险。我们的耳朵非常脆弱敏感，需要小心护理。”
---- Never Cleaning Ears With Cotton Swabs
◇ Don't have a preference? Some research suggests that working out first thing in the morning might help speed weight loss by priming the body to burn more fat throughout the day.
对时间没啥特别的偏好？有一些研究指出，早上起床后锻炼能让身体在一天中燃烧更多的脂肪，加速减重。
---- Common fitness misconceptions
◇ People usually lose about a centimeter in height every 10 years after age 40, according to Medline Plus, and that pace of height loss speeds up after age 70. Overall, you can lose between 1 to 3 inches in height as you age, per Medline Plus.
医学网站Medline Plus称，在40岁后每过十年人的身高通常会缩水1厘米左右，70岁后身高缩水速度会加快。总体来看，人在年老后身高会缩水1到3英寸。
---- Why do you shrink when you get older
◇ I want a wife who will care for me when I am sick and sympathize with my pain and loss of time from school. I want a wife to go along when our family takes a vacation so that someone can continue to care for me and my children when I need a rest and change of scene.
我想要个妻，生病时她是我的慰籍，旅行时她伴我同行，及时满足我和孩子的不时之需。
---- I Want a Wife
◇ The girl watched delightedly at the bird's enjoyment. Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss. She wanted the bird to be happy. Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder. It sang the sweetest melody that she had ever heard.
看到鸟儿快乐的样子，女孩很高兴。她的内心不再计较自己的得失。她希望鸟儿幸福。突然，鸟儿飞近了，轻轻落在她的肩上，唱起了她从未听过的最动人的歌。
---- Best Way to Keep Love is to Give It Wings
◇ The parents could not take back the curse, and however sad they were at the loss of their seven sons, they were still somewhat comforted because of their dear little daughter, who soon gained strength and became more beautiful every day.
他失去了七个儿子，心里非常悲伤，好在小女儿在接受洗礼之后一天比一天强壮起来，而且越长越漂亮了，总算对他这个父亲有了一点安慰。
---- The Seven Ravens