Definition
失势 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to lose power or support'. It can be split when elements like aspect markers (了, 过) or complements (不了) are inserted between 失 and 势, e.g. 失了势 ('lost power'), 失过势 ('have lost power'). It is commonly used in political or organizational contexts.
v.o.
to lose power or influenceto fall from grace
Examples
- 失势。Tā yīnwèi chǒuwén shī shì le.He lost power because of a scandal.
- ，。Tā zài gōngsī lǐ shī guò shì, hòulái yòu huílai le.He once lost power in the company but later came back.
- 失势。Zhè cì xuǎnjǔ ràng tā chèdǐ shī shì.This election made him completely lose power.
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