bubble under

US /ˈbʌb.əl ˈʌn.dər/
UK /ˈbʌb.əl ˈʌn.dər/
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蓄势待发, 即将流行

to be almost successful or popular but not quite there yet

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The band has been bubbling under for years, but they haven't had a hit song yet.
这个乐队多年来一直蓄势待发,但还没有一首热门歌曲。
Her new book is bubbling under, and many critics expect it to be a bestseller soon.
她的新书正在蓄势待发,许多评论家预计它很快就会成为畅销书。