underdog
US /ˈʌn.dɚ.dɑːɡ/
UK /ˈʌn.dɚ.dɑːɡ/
名詞
1.
弱者, 處於劣勢者
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest
範例:
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The team was the underdog, but they managed to win the championship.
這支隊伍是弱者，但他們成功贏得了冠軍。
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Everyone loves to root for the underdog.
每個人都喜歡支持弱者。
2.
弱者, 劣勢方
a person who is expected to lose or fail in a competition or struggle
範例:
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Despite being the underdog, she never gave up hope.
儘管是弱者，她從未放棄希望。
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The small startup was the underdog against the giant corporation.
這家小型初創公司在與巨型企業的競爭中處於劣勢。
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