second

US /ˈsek.ənd/
UK /ˈsek.ənd/
"second" picture
1.

a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute, or 60 short beats of the heart

:
The race was won by a mere second.
比赛仅以一之差获胜。
Wait a second, I need to check something.
等一,我需要检查一下。
2.

第二, 第二名

a person or thing that is next after the first in order, rank, or importance

:
She finished second in the race.
她在比赛中获得第二名
This is my second attempt.
这是我的第二次尝试。
1.

第二

coming after the first in order, rank, or importance; 2nd

:
He lives on the second floor.
他住在二楼
This is the second time I've visited this city.
这是我第二次来这座城市。
1.

附议, 赞成

to express formal support for a motion or proposal made by another person so that it can be discussed or voted on

:
I'd like to second that motion.
我赞成这项动议。
The proposal was seconded by several members.
该提案得到了几位成员的附议