ONE PHRASE, IN CONTEXT
lose ground
失去优势；退步
GET TO KNOW THE MEANING
读懂它，也学会这样说。
01失去优势；退步
可接 to，说明优势转移的对象。
IN A SENTENCE
Local shops are losing ground to online sellers.
本地商店正逐渐失去对网络卖家的竞争优势。
The report suggests that small suppliers could lose ground if new fees increase the cost of entry.
报告指出，如果新的费用提高了准入成本，小供应商可能失去竞争优势。