figurative. A candidate or competitor, esp. one who is not well known, who wins or succeeds unexpectedly, or is regarded as having a chance of doing…
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| 释义 | society > society and the community > dissent > competition or rivalry > [noun] > competitor or rival > one who takes part in a competition > specific types of competitor (4) dark horse1832 figurative. A candidate or competitor, esp. one who is not well known, who wins or succeeds unexpectedly, or is regarded as having a chance of doing… probable1868 A person who or thing which is likely to become or do something; a likely winner, candidate, or competitor; (Sport) a person who is likely to be… novice1897 Sport. A competitor (esp. an animal) not having previously won a major prize; spec. one not having previously won a prize in the class or event… front-runner1914 ‘(i) a contestant who runs best when in the lead; also, one who can set his own fast pace; (ii) the leading contestant in a competition’ (Webster… |
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