be resigned to; finish second
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be forced to accept a subordinate or lower position; to resign oneself to finishing second
Often used in competitive contexts (sports, elections) or hierarchical relationships, implying a sense of grievance or unwilling acceptance.
Tā他
men们
zài在
jué决
sài赛
zhōng中
qū屈
jū居
yà亚
jūn军
。
They finished as runners-up in the final.
Tā他
nìng宁
yuàn愿
chuàng创
yè业
yě也
bù不
yuàn愿
qū屈
jū居
rén人
xià下
。
He would rather start his own business than be subordinate to others.
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Shàng上
jiè届
guàn冠
jūn军
běn本
jiè届
qū屈
jū居
dì第
sān三
。
The previous champion was relegated to third place this year.
Tā她
suī虽
rán然
cái才
huá华
chū出
zhòng众
，
què却
cháng长
qī期
qū屈
jū居
fù副
zhí职
。
Although she was exceptionally talented, she remained stuck in a deputy position for a long time.