accept (/settle for) a second best; fall back on sth inferior to what one originally wanted; look for (sb/sth) without in sisting on the best; set one’s aim lower than usual
❍ 目前到处急需英语教师，我们只好～，找一个不是大学毕业的也行。Nowadays English teachers are badly needed everywhere.We have to look for someone without insisting that he must be a college graduate.
降格以求jiang ge yi qiu
fall back on sth. inferior to what one originally wanted
降格以求jiànɡ ɡé yǐ qiú
格：规格、标准。降低标准来要求或寻求。accept a second best, settle for a second best, set one’s aim lower than usual