dead duck
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT If you describe someone or something as a dead duck, you are emphasizing that you think they have absolutely no chance of succeeding. 注定失败的人或事[非正式]
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dead duck (dead ducks)
剑桥词典
- someone or something that is very unlikely to be successful , especially because of a mistake or bad judgment
（尤指因过错或判断失误造成的）劣势，不太可能成功的人（或事物）
Thanks to the lack of market research , the project was a dead duck right from the start . 由于缺少市场调查，这个项目从一开始就先天不足。 返回 dead duck