Wordiyothird-string
🇬🇧 UK/'θɜːd'striŋ/🇺🇸 US
Definitions
adj.
Ranked third in ability on a team; used as a substitute; of low or inferior status
三线的；替补的；三流的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishthird-stringother
=third-string
Common Collocations
- 1.third-string player三线球员
- 2.third-string quarterback三线四分卫
- 3.[third-string role]替补角色
- 4.[third-string cast]三流演员阵容
Example Sentences
- 1.
The coach sent in a third-string quarterback after both starters were injured.
- 2.
She felt like a third-string employee, always overlooked for important projects.
- 3.
The studio released a third-string sequel that disappointed longtime fans.