can't hold a candle to

相关词: hold

成语

Definition

  1. To be significantly inferior to someone or something else in quality or ability.

    比不上;远远不如某人或某物。

    • The service at this new restaurant can't hold a candle to their other branches.

      这家新餐厅的服务远远不如他们的其他分店。

    • The young pianist is talented, but his skills can't hold a candle to the old masters.

      这位年轻的钢琴家很有才华,但他的技巧远远不如那些老一辈的大师。

    • The special effects in this movie are okay, but they can't hold a candle to last year's blockbuster.

      这部电影的特效还行,但远远不如去年的那部大片。