To lose a game due to the opponent gaining an advantage from the start; metaphorically, to be slightly inferior in skill or ability compared to the opponent.
在这次的项目竞标中，我们因为棋输先着，未能拿到最好的合作机会。
In this project bidding, we lost out on the best partnership opportunity because we were outmaneuvered from the start.
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