defeat
v. n.美 /dɪˈfiːt/英 /dɪˈfiːt/
击败；失败
to win against or loss in a contest
例句
Our team worked hard but still suffered defeat.
我们队很努力，但还是输了。
The coach helped us turn defeat into motivation.
教练帮我们把失败变成了动力。
怎么记
de-（否定）+ feat（功绩）→ 打破功绩 → 击败
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