also-ran

[美]/ˈɔːlsəʊˌræn/
[英]/ˈɔːlsoʊˌræn/

释义

n.落选者;不重要的参与者
词形变化
复数also-rans

短语搭配

also-ran candidate

跑龙套的候选人

be an also-ran

沦为配角

also-ran status

跑龙套的地位

an also-ran team

垫底的队伍

becoming an also-ran

沦为配角

the also-ran effect

垫底效应

considered an also-ran

被认为是配角

an also-ran finish

垫底的成绩

felt like an also-ran

觉得自己是配角

avoid being an also-ran

避免沦为配角

例句

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

这位候选人在选举中名不经传,未能获得任何重大进展。

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

尽管他们开展了强有力的活动,但在竞争激烈的市场中最终只是陪跑者。

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

许多初创公司沦为陪跑者,无法与成熟公司竞争。

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

他在争夺首席执行官的竞争中名次垫底,被更有经验的竞争对手所掩盖。

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

这个陪跑队伍表现出了顽强的斗志,但最终输给了热门球队。

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

这个陪跑产品难以在行业领先者面前获得市场份额。

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

她认为自己在演艺界只是陪跑者,主要出演一些小角色。

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

这个陪跑政党很少有机会赢得全国选举。

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

即使进行了大量投资,该公司在科技领域仍然只是陪跑者。

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

作为陪跑者,这家小企业难以吸引顾客。

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

这位陪跑运动员训练得很努力,但无法与领先者相提并论。

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