by a nose

• adv. 一头之差(相距极近)

例句

用作副词 (adv.)

1. The mare was beaten for a place by a short head.
   那匹母马以不到一头之差屈居第二名。
2. I have a noddingacquaintance with him.
   我与他有点头之交。

词汇搭配

• win by a nose 侥幸取胜