consolation prize
noun
UK/kɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃᵊn ˌpraɪz/
US/kɑːn.səˈleɪ.ʃᵊn ˌpraɪz/
Definitions of consolation prize noun
- Countable(可数名词)
A minor prize awarded to a participant who does not win a competition.
安慰奖
Although she didn't win the competition, she still received a consolation prize.
虽然她没有赢得比赛,但她还是得到了安慰奖。
Every participant will receive a consolation prize to thank them for their involvement.
每位参与者都会获得安慰奖,以感谢他们的参与。
He was disappointed not to win the main prize, but the consolation prize cheered him up a bit.
他对没有赢得大奖感到失望,但安慰奖让他稍微振作了一点。