Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
outcry
抗议
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
C1 verb
outdo
超越
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
C1 noun
outgrowth
衍生物
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
C1 adjective
outlandish
奇异
Meaning
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.
Example
He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.
C1 verb
outlast
比...持续更久
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
C1 verb
outlive
比…活得长
Meaning
to live longer than someone or something else
Example
She outlived all her siblings.
C1 adjective
outmoded
过时的
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
C1 noun
outpost
前哨站
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
C1 noun
outreach
援助扩展
Meaning
The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.
Example
The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.
C1 noun
outsourcing
外包
Meaning
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
Example
Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.
C1 adjective
Outspoken
直言不讳
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
C1 verb
outstretch
伸展
Meaning
To extend or stretch something outward.
Example
He outstretched his hand to help her up.
C1 verb
outstrip
超越
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
C1 adverb
Outwardly
表面上; 外观上;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
C1 verb
outweigh
比...更重要
Meaning
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
Example
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.
C1 verb
outwit
智胜
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
C1 noun
ovation
掌声
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
C1 noun
Over-spill
溢出
Meaning
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
Example
The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.
C1 adjective
overarching
总体, 包容, 全面
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
C1 adjective
overbearing
专横
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
C1 adjective
overblown
夸张
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
C1 noun
overexploitation
过度开发
Meaning
The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.
Example
Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.
C1 noun
overgrazing
过度放牧
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
C1 noun/verb
overhang
悬垂
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.