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
A large number of American radio stations operate in the red.
许多美国电台亏损经营。
She was so happy that she shed tears of delight.
她因为太幸福了，所以喜极而泣。
Hello. Is that Rik?
喂，是瑞克吗？