| 释义 |
winless, a. N. Amer.|ˈwɪnlɪs|
[f. win n.1 + -less.]
Characterized by an absence of victories in a series of sporting contests; also, designating a period of time during which no victory was won.
1966Daily Progress (Charlottesville, Va.) 8 June 30/1 People keep telling VMI's Gary McPherson he has the very best winless basketball team in the country. 1970Globe & Mail (Toronto) 25 Sept. 32/3 Winless in 14 previous starts this season, Miss Ella Cinders had little trouble with Sandy Hawley up last Saturday as she galloped to a 12-length win. 1972J. Mosedale Football iii. 36 They..went through another winless season. 1977Arab Times 3 Dec. 9/3 Bechtel now go into their final game against AG & P with both teams winless in what should be quite a battle to see which team makes it out of the cellar. |