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second bestBrE /ˌsekənd ˈbest/ NAmE /ˌsekənd ˈbest/ adjective not as good as the best 次于最好的；第二好的◆ The two teams seemed evenly matched but Arsenal came off second best (= lost ). 两支球队看似势均力敌，但阿森纳队最后还是输了。◆ my second -best suit 我的第二好的一套衣服not exactly what you want ; not perfect 退而求其次的；将就的◆ a second -best solution 退而求其次的解决办法▸ second bestnoun [U ]◆ Sometimes you have to settle for (= be content with )second best . 有时候你只能退而求其次。 |