next-to-last

adj. 倒数第二

例句与用法：

The next-best solution is to abandon the project altogether.

仅次于最佳的解决方法是放弃全部计划。

Borrowing tapes from the library would be the next-best thing.

从资料库借磁带是退而求其次的办法。

That's the best idea. Bill's is next-best.

那是最好的主意。比尔的主意次之。

词形变化：

名词复数: next of kin |