lost cause

US /lɔst kɔz/

UK /lɔ:st kɔ:z/

B2 中高級
n. (c./u.)名詞 (可數/不可數)沒希望的事
Trying to convince him is a lost cause.
n. (c./u.)名詞 (可數/不可數)無可救藥的人
The doctor said his condition was a lost cause.

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