second best
adjective /ˌsekənd ˈbest/
/ˌsekənd ˈbest/
- not as good as the best
次于最好的；第二好的 - The two teams seemed evenly matched but Arsenal came off second best (= lost).
两支球队看似势均力敌，但阿森纳队最后还是输了。 - my second-best suit
我的第二好的一套衣服
- The two teams seemed evenly matched but Arsenal came off second best (= lost).
- not exactly what you want; not perfect
退而求其次的；将就的 - a second-best solution
退而求其次的解决办法
- a second-best solution