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forfeited

/ˈfɔːrfɪtɪd/ /ˈfɔːrfətɪd/

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verb

丧失，失去，被没收

To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance

Examples :

"He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate."

由于他屡次袭击其他狱友，他丧失了提前释放的最后机会。

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verb

弃权，丧失，没收.

To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules

Examples :

"Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game."

因为只有九名球员到场，所以这支足球队被迫弃权，输掉了比赛。

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verb

犯罪，触犯，违背。

To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.

Examples :

"Because he plagiarized his essay, the student forfeited his right to graduate with honors. "

因为那个学生抄袭了他的论文，他因此丧失了以优异成绩毕业的资格，等于犯了学术不端的错误。

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verb

丧失，放弃。

To fail to keep an obligation.

Examples :

"Because he missed too many classes, John forfeited his right to take the final exam. "

由于约翰旷课太多，他丧失了参加期末考试的资格。

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