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垫底
diàn dǐ
Meaning
- to come last in the rankings
- to eat sth to tide oneself over until mealtime
- to put sth on the bottom
- to lay the foundation
Definition
在最底层或最后一名；也指作为基础或底部填充。
To be at the bottom or last place; also refers to filling the bottom or providing a foundation.
Usage
常用于描述比赛、成绩排名中的最后一名；也可用于描述在底部垫东西或作为最低保障。
Commonly used to describe being last in rankings (e.g., in competitions, exams); also used for putting something underneath or as a basic guarantee.
Examples
- 1 这次考试他又垫底了，需要更加努力。 (He came last in this exam again, so he needs to work harder.)
- 2 在比赛中垫底并不代表没有进步。 (Being last in the competition doesn't mean there's no progress.)
- 3 箱子里先垫底一些报纸再放瓷器。 (Put some newspaper at the bottom of the box before placing the porcelain.)
- 4 如果你怕饿着，可以先吃点零食垫底。 (If you're afraid of being hungry, you can have some snacks to fill your stomach.)
- 5 这个项目虽然垫底，但提供了很多经验。 (Although this project ranked last, it provided a lot of experience.)
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