Play second fiddle.
Play second fiddle.
Play second fiddle" 源自樂團中的第二小提琴手通常支持主小提琴手。這個成語用來形容在某種情況下扮演次要或輔助的角色。在工作場合或社交場合,當一個人自願或被迫留在背後支持他人時,我們就可以用這個成語來形容他的角色。
She didn't mind playing second fiddle in the band as long as she could play her music.
她不介意在樂隊中扮演配角,只要能演奏音樂就好。
Tom has always played second fiddle to his brother when it comes to sports.
在運動方面,湯姆總是次於他的哥哥。
In the office, Jenna often felt she was playing second fiddle because her boss gave more attention to her colleague's ideas.
在辦公室裡,珍娜常常覺得自己是配角,因為老闆更加關注同事的想法。