defeat

/dɪˈfit/

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

中文释义：失败；击败

The team suffered a crushing defeat in the championship final last night.

昨晚该队在冠军决赛中惨败。

Admitting defeat, the candidate conceded the election to his opponent.

承认失败后，该候选人向对手认输了选举。