坐失 meaning in English
let sth. slip by
Examples
- They gave away their last chance of winning the match .
他们坐失赢得比赛的最后机会。 - They gave away their last chance of winning the match
他们坐失赢得比赛的最机会 - Exalt our god with one accord , and in his name rejoice
多少平安我们坐失，多少痛苦冤枉受， - It would be foolish to let such an opportunity slip ; it is the chance of a lifetime
坐失这样的良机真是太傻了，这是千载难逢的好机会。 - But his resolution shook for one little instant , and the chance was lost - the master opened the volume
可是他一走神，就这么稍一犹豫的时候，老师翻开了书。汤姆坐失了良机，他十分后悔。