dark horse

1. 1.

   Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.

   拥有不为人知或出乎意料的天赋或优点的人。

2. 2.

   A candidate for an election who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice.

   意外获得提名的候选人,此前未被讨论或视作可能人选。

3. 3.

   A horse whose capabilities are not known.

   能力不为人知的马。

4. 4.

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dark, horse.

   非比喻或习语用法:参见 dark, horse。

意外获得提名的候选人,此前未被讨论或视作可能人选。；能力不为人知的马。；非比喻或习语用法:参见 dark, horse。；实力难测的竞争者；出人意料的获胜者

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