以上来源于: WordNet
also non-starter
N-COUNT If you describe a plan or idea as a nonstarter, you mean that it has no chance of success. 无成功机会的事情 [非正式]
The United States is certain to reject the proposal as a nonstarter.
美国肯定会以无望成功为由否决这项提案。
The nonstarters were considered the ones who wanted stability, a strong referee to give them some position in the race, a regulative hand to calm manic speculation.
没有起跑的选手被认为是想要稳定的人，希望有一个强有力的裁判给他们在比赛中提供一些位置，希望有一个调节手来平息狂热的猜测。
These guys had crossed the Himalayas! We were nonstarters.
这些家伙已经穿越了喜马拉雅山！
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