play second fiddle

  1. 担任第二小提琴手;居次要职位,做第二把手,充当副手

网络词典

play second fiddle

英 pleɪ ˈsɛndər ˈfɛədl 美 pleɪ ˈsɛndər ˈfɛədl
动词短语 中文翻译:担任次要角色
同义词: ['play a supporting role', 'take on an additional role']

例句:

  1. 1. He was always the lead singer in his band, but now he's playing second fiddle tohis younger brother.
    他一直是乐队的主唱,但现在他成了弟弟的副手。
  2. 2.She decided to play second fiddle to her boss and take on some of the responsibilities.
    她决定向老板让步,承担一些责任。
  3. 3. The new manager took over as the main player, leaving the old one to playsecond fiddle.
    新经理成为主要人物,让老的那个人当辅助。