"come off second best" 怎么发音
expression
KUHM-awf SEK-und BEST
KUM-of SEK-ind BEST
释义
To lose a competition, argument, or conflict, especially when you are not completely defeated but you do not win either.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkəm/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈbɛst
英式英语
kˈʌm/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ /bˈɛst
简化发音
美式
KUHM-awf SEK-und BEST
英式
KUM-of SEK-ind BEST
语境中听
He tried his best, but he came off second best in the race.
Whenever they argue, she always comes off second best.
Our team came off second best against the champions.
I thought I had a good chance, but I came off second best in the interview.