However here in the UK we also have a soft spot for gallant losers;those sportsmen and women who put themselves forward even though they have little or no chance of competitive success.

• 然而在英国，我们同样喜欢勇敢的失败者们，这些运动员虽然只有很少甚至没有机会在竞争中取得胜利，但是他们依然勇于毛遂自荐。