forfeited

IPA/ˈfɔː.fɪt/
KK[fˈɔrfɪtɪd]IPA/ˈfɔːr.fɪt/

forfeited — 動詞

  • forfeitedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • forfeiteds3rd person singular
  • forfeiteding-ing form
  • forfeitededpast simple

1. to be no longer entitled to keep a privilege, possession, or benefit, as a conse

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

喪失

因違反規則而失去權利

to be no longer entitled to keep a privilege, possession, or benefit, as a consequence of failing to follow an agreement, law, or regulation

例句

Yael forfeited her security deposit by moving out two months before the lease ended.

Yael 因為在租約到期前兩個月搬走，喪失了她的押金。

forfeit + deposit for breaking a contract

Vikram forfeited his right to appeal when he missed the thirty-day filing deadline.

Vikram 因為錯過三十天的申訴期限，喪失了他上訴的權利。

forfeit + right to [do something]

常見搭配
  • forfeit a right
  • forfeit a deposit
  • forfeit bail
  • forfeit eligibility
  • forfeit a claim
  • forfeit privileges
同義詞
  • surrender

    more voluntary and less tied to punishment; you can surrender something without having broken a rule

  • relinquish

    more formal and neutral; implies letting go of something you hold, not necessarily as a penalty

  • give up

    less formal and broader in meaning; can be used for habits, hopes, or possessions

反義詞
  • retain

    keep or continue to hold something

  • keep

    continue to possess or hold onto

文法句型

be forfeited + [noun]

forfeit + [noun]

用法筆記

Common in legal, financial, and contractual contexts. Frequently appears in the passive voice: 'the deposit was forfeited', 'all rights are forfeited'. The object is typically an abstract entitlement (right, claim, privilege) rather than a physical object.

常見錯誤

He forfeited his car keys after arguing with his wife.
He lost his car keys after arguing with his wife.
'Forfeit' applies to rights, privileges, or property under a rule or agreement, not to everyday misplacement.
She forfeited her job due to poor performance.
She lost her job due to poor performance.
'Forfeit' is not used for employment; use 'lose' or 'be fired from'.

2. to give up a sports match or a portion of it, accepting defeat by choosing not t

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

棄權；棄賽

放棄比賽或讓對方獲勝

to give up a sports match or a portion of it, accepting defeat by choosing not to continue playing

例句

Sofia forfeited the final set after twisting her ankle on the wet court surface.

Sofia 在濕滑的球場上扭傷腳踝後，放棄了最後一盤比賽。

forfeit + [set / round / game] in a tournament

The home team forfeited the match when three players tested positive for a banned substance.

主隊因三名球員被驗出使用違禁藥物而棄賽，將勝利拱手讓人。

常見搭配
  • forfeit a game
  • forfeit a match
  • forfeit a round
  • forfeit a set
  • forfeit a point
  • forfeit by default
同義詞
  • concede

    more specific to admitting defeat in sports; can also be used in debates

  • withdraw

    broader and more neutral; can apply to any type of competition

  • abandon

    suggests the match is left unfinished, often due to circumstances

反義詞

文法句型

forfeit + [game / match / round / set]

be forced to forfeit + [competition noun]

用法筆記

Primarily used in competitive sports, gaming, and tournaments. The subject is usually a player, team, or competitor. 'Forfeit' in this sense implies a deliberate or rule-enforced withdrawal, not an accidental loss.

常見錯誤

The coach forfeited the player to another team.
The coach traded the player to another team.
'Forfeit' in sports means giving up the competition, not transferring a player.
Our team forfeited the trophy after winning it.
Our team was stripped of the trophy after winning it.
'Forfeit' applies to a match or competition, not to an already-awarded prize.

forfeited — 形容詞

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常用片語

  • in lieu of prosecution
  • by default
  • for breach of contract
  • upon conviction

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