2. When he asked if Mr. Lane lived there, the policeman on duty told him that since his defeat, the ex-Prime Minister had gone abroad. 当他询问莱恩先生是否住在那里时,值班的警察告诉他这位前首相落选后出国去了。
3. The morale of the football team was very low after its defeat. 比赛失败后,这支足球队的士气非常低落。
4. For once, Harry had to admit defeat.He picked up what seemed to be the smallest bottle and discreetly asked the price. 这一次哈里不得不认输了。他拿起看来是最小的一瓶,谨慎地询问价钱。