Also-ran
n. 落选的马, 失败者, 落选者
📖 牛津释义
also-ran
n
1 (in racing) horse or dog not among the first three to finish （赛马或赛狗中不在前三名以内的）落选的马或狗.
2 (fig 比喻) person who fails to gain success or distinction 没有成功或无成就的人
I'm afraid John is one of life's also-rans. 很遗憾, 约翰是人间的庸才.
🧩 词语组成解析
also
['ɔlso]
adv. 也;同样;并且;
conj. 另外;
ran
[ræn]
v. 跑( run的过去式 );移动;（使）流动;（工作等）进行;
🗣️ 情景例句
Don't worry, be happy.
别担心，开心点。
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It's very satisfying to see so many of you here.
各位女士各位先生，早上好，在这里见到你们大家使人感到非常满意。
Economy is one powerful motive for camping, since after the initial outlay upon equipment,
图省钱是露营的一个主要动机，因为除了开始时购置或是租借一套露营装备外，