单词 | to play second |
释义 | > as lemmasto play second b. transitive. to play first (also second) fiddle: see fiddle n. Phrases. to play second: to take a subordinate part. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > humility > modesty > be modest [verb (intransitive)] disqualify1753 to play first (also second) fiddle1785 1785 E. Sheridan Let. in Betsy Sheridan's Jrnl. (1986) ii. 72 Mrs Dexter..says the Goths in her neighbourhood had the impudence to think of your playing second to that Automaton Mrs Kennan. 1884 Manch. Examiner 9 May 5/5 The Union will..have to play second to the Central Committee. 1992 N.Y. Times 7 July a12/3 I don't know how he would feel about playing second to this man. < as lemmas |
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