Definition
屈居 is a formal verb meaning 'to be forced into an inferior position or rank', often used when someone or something ends up lower than expected in a competition, ranking, or comparison. It carries a tone of resignation or disappointment, and is common in sports, career contexts, and literary writing.
v.
to be forced to accept an inferior place or position (in a ranking, competition, etc.)
Examples
- 屈居，。Zhè cì bǐsài tāmen qū jū dì'èr, méi néng duó guàn.In this competition they had to settle for second place and couldn't win the championship.
- 屈居，。Tā suīrán qū jū rén hòu, dàn shǐzhōng méiyǒu fàngqì nǔlì.Although he was forced into a lower position behind others, he never gave up his efforts.
- ，屈居。Yóuyú shāngbìng yǐngxiǎng, zhè míng xuǎnshǒu qū jū xiǎozǔ dì-sān.Due to the impact of injury, this athlete ended up in third place in the group.
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