| 词汇 | second fiddle |
| 释义 | second fiddle Theme: PEOPLE - NEGATIVE n. a person in a secondary role; the second best. (Frequently with play.)I won't stay around here playing second fiddle for someone half my age and ability!There are worse things than being second fiddle. second fiddleSubordinate, lesser, or smaller in role, position, or importance. Most often used in the phrase "play second fiddle (to someone)." I'm really sick of playing second fiddle to this ignoramus—I'm the one who deserves to be the star of the show! He had aspirations of moving ahead in the company, but by now it seems like he's destined to remain second fiddle. second fiddle n. a person in a secondary role; the second best. (Frequently with play.) I won’t stay around here playing second fiddle for someone half my age and ability! second fiddlePlay a less important role. In an orchestra or string quartet, music produced by the second violin(s) tends to play more of a supportive harmonic role than the more melodically prominent first violin player(s) play. By extension, “second fiddle” is a companion whose role is less recognized than the person who gets the credit. |
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