noun, verb, punctuation · to suffer defeat or fail to win in a contest or endeavor

胜败乃兵家常事。

verb · to ruin, spoil, or cause something to deteriorate

这种不雅的行为败了大家的胃口。

verb · to overcome or beat an opponent in a competition or battle

他在决赛中成功大败对手。

verb · to wilt or fade, particularly in reference to flowers and plants

秋风一吹，花园里的花渐渐都败了。