darkhorse

[US]/[ˈdɑːkˌhɔːs]/
[UK]/[ˈdɑːrkˌhɔːrs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 一個以前不知名或不為人知的人,卻出人意料地獲得成功;一個不被預期會獲勝卻真的獲勝的競爭者;一個出人意料的成功者。

Phrases & Collocations

darkhorse candidate

黑馬候選人

a darkhorse emerges

出現了一匹黑馬

darkhorse victory

黑馬勝利

be a darkhorse

成為一匹黑馬

unlikely darkhorse

不太可能的黑馬

darkhorse runner

黑馬選手

the darkhorse effect

黑馬效應

darkhorse status

黑馬地位

playing the darkhorse

扮演黑馬

darkhorse upset

黑馬驚奇

Example Sentences

he emerged as a darkhorse candidate in the mayoral race.

他在市長競選中成為一匹黑馬候選人。

the darkhorse team surprisingly won the championship.

這支黑馬球隊出人意料地贏得了冠軍。

analysts initially dismissed her as a darkhorse contender.

分析師最初將她視為一匹黑馬候選人而予以忽略。

the startup proved to be a darkhorse in the tech industry.

這家新創公司證明了自己是科技產業中的一匹黑馬。

despite low expectations, he was a darkhorse for the promotion.

儘管預期不高,他仍是一匹晉升的黑馬。

the film was a darkhorse success at the box office.

這部電影在票房上成為了一匹黑馬。

she's a darkhorse for the leadership position, quietly impressive.

她是領導職位的一匹黑馬,默默無聞卻令人印象深刻。

many considered him a darkhorse, but he delivered a strong performance.

許多人認為他是一匹黑馬,但他交出了出色表現。

the company's new product became a darkhorse hit among consumers.

該公司的新產品在消費者中成為了一匹黑馬熱門商品。

he entered the competition as a darkhorse, with little prior experience.

他以一匹黑馬的身分參加比賽,幾乎沒有先前的經驗。

the unexpected victory solidified their status as a darkhorse.

這場意外的勝利鞏固了他們作為一匹黑馬的地位。

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