poor relation
noun /ˌpɔː rɪˈleɪʃn/, /ˌpʊə rɪˈleɪʃn/
/ˌpʊr rɪˈleɪʃn/, /ˌpɔːr rɪˈleɪʃn/
- something that is not treated with as much respect as other similar things because it is not thought to be as good, important or successful
略逊一筹的事物；不受青睐的事物 - The short story is often considered to be a poor relation to the novel.
人们通常认为短篇小说远不如长篇小说受青睐。
Topics Difficulty and failurec2- Our branch of the family was always regarded as the poor relations.
我们家这一支总是被视为家族中的穷亲戚。 - He believes that interior design is the poor relation of architecture.
他认为室内设计的地位比不上建筑。 - Other sparkling wines are often considered the poor relations of champagne.
其他起泡葡萄酒往往被认为较香槟酒为次。
- The short story is often considered to be a poor relation to the novel.