underdog
名詞
UK/ˈʌn.də.dɒɡ/
US/ˈʌn.dɚ.dɑːɡ/
定義 underdog 名詞
- CountableUsually singular
A person, team, or group considered to have a lower chance of winning a competition or contest.
Despite being the underdog, the team managed to win the championship.
He was considered an underdog at the start of the tournament, but he triumphed over all his opponents.
The movie tells the story of an underdog who fought against the odds in life.
片語 underdog 名詞
- the underdog
A person or group in a disadvantaged or subordinate position within a society, often lacking power or resources.
• In this election, the candidate positioned himself as the underdog to gain more voter support.