| 单词 | be at a loss |
| 释义 | be at a lossbe at a loss EXPRESSto be confused and uncertain about what to do or say 困惑，不知所措 When her son finally left home, Emily felt completely at a loss. 儿子终于离开了家，埃米莉怅然若失。 be at a loss to do something Detectives are so far at a loss to explain the reason for his death. 到目前为止，警探仍非常困惑，无法解释他的死亡原因。 He seemed, for once, at a loss for words (=unable to think what to say). 就这一次，他好像哑口无言了。 Examples from the Corpus be at a loss• Lord said he was at a loss to find room to play his shots in the first two games.• He was at a loss to explain to himself why he found it so appealing.• Her performances were legendary, and I am at a loss to describe them now.• I am at a loss to understand all this.• I was at a loss with you being so beautiful and intelligent and all that.• Still, you will not be at a loss for conversation with such an unusual choice.• With the provisions stored away, Robbie was at a loss for occupation. → be at a loss at loss(1) |
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