"second banana" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈsɛkənd/ /bəˈnænə

SEK-uhnd buh-NAN-uh

UK

ˈsɛkɪnd/ /bɐnˈɑːnɐ

SEK-ind bun-AH-nuh

释义

A "second banana" is a person who has an important but supporting role, especially in a team, company, or comedy performance. The "first banana" is the main person, and the "second banana" helps or supports them.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈsɛkənd/ /bəˈnænə

英式英语

ˈsɛkɪnd/ /bɐnˈɑːnɐ

简化发音

美式

SEK-uhnd buh-NAN-uh

英式

SEK-ind bun-AH-nuh

语境中听

He is the second banana in the company, just below the CEO.

In the comedy show, she played the second banana next to the main star.

Tom accepted being the second banana on the project team.

I’m fine being the second banana—not everyone wants to be the boss.