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ˌsecond-ˈrate adjective [usually before noun] BAD ATnot of the very best standard or quality 二流的，较差的，次等的 → first-rate a second-rate artist 二流艺术家Examples from the Corpussecond-rate• A second-rate actor, she thought.• a second-rate author• We continue to be second-rate citizens-no, third-rate, since our sons come be-fore us.• This time they are peddling water-filters, but the product is a second-rate consideration.ˌsecond-ˈrate adjectiveChineseSyllable standard of not best quality Corpus very or the |