Definition
To experience negative consequences, especially financial loss, as a result of a poor decision or action, which serves as a deterrent against repeating it.
吃蚜，蒙受损失（尤指金钱方面）
He invested in an unfamiliar market and got his fingers burned, suffering significant losses.
他投资了一个不熟悉的市场，结果遭受了重大损失，尝到了苦头。
She invested in a startup that sounded too good to be true and got her fingers burned, losing a large sum of money.
她投资了一家听起来好得令人难以置信的初创公司，结果遭受了巨大的金钱损失。
After working with a dishonest contractor, they got their fingers burned, losing thousands of dollars and learning a harsh lesson.
与一个不诚实的承包商合作后，他们损失了数千美元，并学到了惨痛的教训。