ˌsecond ˈbest2 adjectiveadj [only before noun] , adverb BESTnot quite as good as the best one 第二好的,次于最好的 Allie was the second best shooter on the rifle team. 阿利是步枪队里的二号射手。
come off second best (=lose a game or competition, or not be as successful as someone else) 输了比赛;败给对手