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underdog

/ˈʌndərˌdɔɡ/ /ˈʌndərˌdɑɡ/

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noun

負け犬, 劣勢な者

A competitor thought unlikely to win.

Examples :

"The small, new bakery was the underdog in the local baking competition, but everyone was surprised by its delicious pastries. "

その小さくて新しいパン屋は地元のベーキングコンテストでは負け犬だったが、誰もがその美味しいペストリーに驚いた。

sport character achievement

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noun

弱者、不利な立場の人

Somebody at a disadvantage.

Examples :

"In the school spelling bee, Maria was the underdog because it was her first time competing against students who had won before. "

学校のスペリングコンテストで、マリアは初めて以前に優勝した生徒たちと競うことになったため、弱者でした。

sport society achievement value character

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noun

ブランコの下をくぐる

A high swing wherein the person pushing the swing runs beneath the swing while the person being pushed is at the forward limit of the arc.

Examples :

"The park's swing set had a spectacular underdog, where little Leo, pushing his sister, ran beneath the swing as she reached the highest point. "

公園のブランコには、妹を押している小さなレオが、彼女が最高点に達したときにブランコの下をくぐるという、壮大なブランコの下をくぐる遊びがありました。

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