To be born at an unfortunate time; to live in an era when one's talents or potential cannot be fully realized or recognized due to unfavorable circumstances.
这位杰出的科学家，一生都在努力研究，只可惜生不遇时，他的许多超前设想直到他去世多年后才被世人理解和认可。
This outstanding scientist dedicated his life to research, but regrettably, he was born at an unfortunate time; many of his pioneering ideas were only understood and appreciated by the world many years after his passing.
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