non-starterBrE /ˌnɒn ˈstɑːtə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˌnɑːn ˈstɑːrtər/ 🔊 noun (informal) a thing or a person that has no chance of success 无望取得成功的人（或事）◆As a business proposition, it's a non-starter. 作为一份商业建议，它不可能取得成功。🔊🔊 See non- for more