nonstarter
US /nɑnˈstɑːrtər/
UK /nɒnˈstɑːtər/
名词
失败者, 行不通的计划, 没有希望的事
a person, plan, or idea that has no chance of succeeding or being effective
示例:
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His proposal was a complete nonstarter from the beginning.
他的提议从一开始就是个彻底的失败。
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The idea of working weekends was a definite nonstarter for the team.
周末工作的想法对团队来说是绝对的行不通。