underdog
US /ˈʌn.dɚ.dɑːɡ/
UK /ˈʌn.dɚ.dɑːɡ/
1.
弱者, 处于劣势者
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest
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The team was the underdog, but they managed to win the championship.
这支队伍是弱者，但他们成功赢得了冠军。
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Everyone loves to root for the underdog.
每个人都喜欢支持弱者。
2.
弱者, 劣势方
a person who is expected to lose or fail in a competition or struggle
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Despite being the underdog, she never gave up hope.
尽管是弱者，她从未放弃希望。
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The small startup was the underdog against the giant corporation.
这家小型初创公司在与巨型企业的竞争中处于劣势。