Definition
To stop doing something that is failing in order to avoid further losses, especially financial ones.
止蝕
This project is clearly not going to succeed; we should cut our losses and end it now.
這個專案顯然不會成功，我們應該及時止損，現在就結束它。
The stock price keeps falling; I think it's time to cut our losses and sell to prevent further loss.
股價持續下跌，我認為是時候止損賣出，以避免進一步的損失。
After the business failed, they decided to cut their losses and try a new direction.
生意失敗後，他們決定及時止損，嘗試新的方向。