also-ran

[美國]/ˈɔːlsəʊˌræn/
[英國]/ˈɔːlsoʊˌræn/

中文釋義

n.落選者;不重要的參與者
Word Forms
複數also-rans

短語搭配

also-ran candidate

跑龍套的候選人

be an also-ran

淪爲配角

also-ran status

跑龍套的地位

an also-ran team

墊底的隊伍

becoming an also-ran

淪爲配角

the also-ran effect

墊底效應

considered an also-ran

被認爲是配角

an also-ran finish

墊底的成績

felt like an also-ran

覺得自己是配角

avoid being an also-ran

避免淪爲配角

例句

the candidate was an also-ran in the election, failing to gain any significant traction.

這位候選人在選舉中名不經傳,未能獲得任何重大進展。

despite a strong campaign, they were ultimately an also-ran in the competitive market.

儘管他們開展了強有力的活動,但在競爭激烈的市場中最終只是陪跑者。

many startups become also-rans, unable to compete with established companies.

許多初創公司淪爲陪跑者,無法與成熟公司競爭。

he was an also-ran in the race for ceo, overshadowed by more experienced rivals.

他在爭奪首席執行官的競爭中名次墊底,被更有經驗的競爭對手所掩蓋。

the also-ran team put up a valiant effort but ultimately lost to the favorites.

這個陪跑隊伍表現出了頑強的鬥志,但最終輸給了熱門球隊。

the also-ran product struggled to gain market share against the industry leader.

這個陪跑產品難以在行業領先者面前獲得市場份額。

she considered herself an also-ran in the acting world, working mostly in smaller roles.

她認爲自己在演藝界只是陪跑者,主要出演一些小角色。

the also-ran political party rarely had a chance of winning a national election.

這個陪跑政黨很少有機會贏得全國選舉。

even with significant investment, the company remained an also-ran in the technology sector.

即使進行了大量投資,該公司在科技領域仍然只是陪跑者。

as an also-ran, the small business struggled to attract customers.

作爲陪跑者,這家小企業難以吸引顧客。

the also-ran athlete trained hard but couldn't match the performance of the frontrunners.

這位陪跑運動員訓練得很努力,但無法與領先者相提並論。

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