second-best

汉语翻译

英语解释：

名词 second-best:

1. the competitor who finishes second
   同义词：runner-up, second best

形容词 second-best:

1. next to the best

副词 second-best:

1. in second place

例句：

1. When they have to choose between quality and price, quality usually comes off second-best.
   他们在质量和价格作取舍时，往往要牺牲质量。
2. I like live music: for me, records are definitely second-best.
   我喜欢现场演奏的音乐，听唱片可没那麽好。
3. I'm used to high quality and won't take second-best.
   我用惯高质量的东西，差一点儿的都不行。
4. Second class is cheaper.
   二等邮件较便宜。