No. 8,408 in Chinese
ost
The Chinese word "ost" does not exist; it may be a typo or incorrect transliteration.
In a sentence
终究他还是输掉了比赛，因为他差了一点策略。
Ultimately, he lost the competition because he lacked a bit of strategy.
The word '输掉' here means 'lost', referring to the theme of loss in the context of competition.
她觉得自己失去了最重要的朋友，感到非常伤心。
She feels she's lost her most important friend, and feels very sad.
The word '失去了' here means 'lost', and it emphasizes the emotional and relational aspect of loss.
如果没有规划清楚，我们可能会浪费一些资源。
If not carefully planned, we might lose some resources.
The word '浪费' conveys a notion of loss or waste, specifically referring to resources.
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