英语词汇second fiddle的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	second fiddle
词源	second fiddle. This expression arose in the mid-18th century, meaning to occupy a secondary position and alluding to the second violinist of symphony orchestras, who follows the lead of the first violinist.
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