underdog
noun
UK/ˈʌn.də.dɒɡ/
US/ˈʌn.dɚ.dɑːɡ/
Definitions of underdog noun
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)
A person, team, or group considered to have a lower chance of winning a competition or contest.
（比賽中）不被看好的一方；弱勢方
Despite being the underdog, the team managed to win the championship.
儘管不被看好，這支隊伍還是贏得了冠軍。
He was considered an underdog at the start of the tournament, but he triumphed over all his opponents.
他在比賽初期被視為弱勢方，但他戰勝了所有對手。
The movie tells the story of an underdog who fought against the odds in life.
這部電影講述了一個在生活中逆流而上的弱勢者的故事。
Phrases of underdog noun
- the underdog
A person or group in a disadvantaged or subordinate position within a society, often lacking power or resources.
弱勢者
• In this election, the candidate positioned himself as the underdog to gain more voter support.
在這場選舉中，這位候選人將自己定位為弱者，以獲得更多選民支持。