consolation prize

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A consolation prize is a small prize which is given to a person who fails to win a competition. 鼓励奖

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A consolation prize is something that is arranged for or is given to a person to make them feel happier when they have failed to achieve something better. 安慰奖

  例：

  Her appointment was seen as a consolation prize after she lost the election.

  她的任命被认为是对她落选的安慰。