失守 (shī shǒu) — (of a territory, position, etc.) to fall to the enemy, to be lost; (of a person) to fail in one's duty or responsibility
Definition
A formal/written verb for losing a defended place to the enemy, or failing one's duty. Stronger and more literary than ordinary 失败 — specifically implies something you were supposed to hold or protect was taken or given up.
verb
(of a territory, position, etc.) to fall to the enemyto be lost(of a person) to fail in one's duty or responsibility
Examples
- 失守。Zhè zuò chéng shì zhōng yú shī shǒu le.This city finally fell to the enemy.
- 。Zhè ge zhèn dì yǐ jīng shī guò sān cì shǒu le.This position has fallen three times.
- 失守，。Tā shī shǒu le, méi néng wán chéng zì jǐ de rèn wu.He failed in his duty and didn't complete his task.
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