损
decrease; damage; impair; sarcastic
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to decrease; to reduce; to lose
Used to indicate a reduction in quantity, degree, or value.
The company's profits have decreased this year.
This flood caused heavy losses of both soldiers and generals.
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We should work hard to avoid unnecessary losses.
Staying up late for a long time will deplete your vitality.
Investment has risks and may result in capital loss.
verb
to harm; to damage; to injure
Used when something causes harm or negative impact to someone or something.
This behavior has seriously damaged the company's reputation.
Smoking is harmful to health, which is a well-known fact.
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He never does things that benefit himself at the expense of others.
Excessive use of mobile phones may damage eyesight.
This conflict has seriously damaged relations between the two countries.
verb
to damage; to break; to impair
Used when something causes physical damage to an object.
This antique was damaged during transportation.
The car's windshield was damaged by a stone.
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This set of furniture is well-preserved without any damage.
The earthquake caused serious damage to many houses.
Please use these instruments carefully to avoid damage.
verb
to sarcasm; to mock; to挖苦
dialectDialectal usage meaning to speak sarcastically or mockingly.
He always likes to mock people with sarcastic remarks, making others uncomfortable.
Stop mocking me, I know I didn't do well.
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He's very good at sarcasm; no one can outtalk him.
Joking between friends is okay, but don't be too sarcastic.
His words just now were clearly mocking you.
adjective
sarcastic; mean; malicious
dialectDialectal usage describing someone who is sarcastic or mean-spirited.
He speaks too sarcastically and often offends people.
This person is really mean; he never considers others' feelings.
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Her comment was very sarcastic, making the author embarrassed.
He speaks in such a sarcastic tone that no one feels comfortable listening.
Although he sometimes speaks a bit sarcastically, he has a good heart.