名詞 second-best:

1. the competitor who finishes second
   同義詞：runner-up, second best

形容詞 second-best:

1. next to the best

副詞 second-best:

1. in second place

1. When they have to choose between quality and price, quality usually comes off second-best.
   他們在質量和價格作取舍時，往往要犧牲質量。
2. I like live music: for me, records are definitely second-best.
   我喜歡現場演奏的音樂，聽唱片可沒那麼好。
3. I'm used to high quality and won't take second-best.
   我用慣高質量的東西，差一點兒的都不行。
4. Second class is cheaper.
   二等郵件較便宜。