英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to live longer than someone or something else
"She outlived all her siblings."
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
"The economic outlook for the year is positive."
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
"The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival."
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
"That old computer is completely outmoded."
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
"The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost."
the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or system
"The factory has increased its output by 20% this year."
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
"The unfair decision caused public outrage."
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
"The comedian told an outrageous joke."
The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.
"The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless."
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
"The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race."
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
"The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon."
completely, instantly, or without reservation
"She rejected the offer outright without any hesitation."
the beginning or start of something
"From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable."
the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary
"Children were playing outside in the yard."
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
"As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school."
the outer edge or border of a town or city
"They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city."
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
"They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life."
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
"Many companies use outsourcing to reduce operational costs."
Expressing opinions or feelings freely and openly.
"She is known for being outspoken about social issues."
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
"She received an award for her outstanding performance."
To extend or stretch something outward.
"He outstretched his hand to help her up."
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
"The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year."
on the surface; externally; in appearance
"Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous."
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
"The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks."
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
"The fox managed to outwit the hunters."
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
"The actor received a standing ovation after his performance."
across, on top of, or beyond
"The book is lying over the table."
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
"The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy."
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
"The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms."
in general or as a whole
"Overall, the project has been successful."
Having comprehensive and widespread influence or coverage.
"Sustainability is an overarching goal in modern business."
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
"His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable."
excessively exaggerated or inflated
"The controversy was overblown by the media."
to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty; to defeat
"She managed to overcome all the challenges in her career."
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
"The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours."
to do something to an excessive degree
"She overdid it at the gym and felt sore the next day."
An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.
"He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose."
To eat more food than the body needs.
"She tends to overeat when she is stressed."
The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.
"Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation."
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
"Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity."
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
"The roof overhang provides shade in the summer."
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
"The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system."
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
"High overhead costs reduce overall profits."
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
"He managed to overleap the fence easily."
a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort
"The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on."
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
"Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down."
to fail to notice something; to have a view from above
"She overlooked an important detail in the contract."
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
"The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord."
