英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
"There was an outbreak of flu in the city."
a sudden release of strong emotion or activity
"She had an angry outburst during the meeting."
a person who is rejected or excluded from society or a group
"He felt like an outcast at school."
the result or consequence of an action or situation
"The outcome of the project was beyond expectations."
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
"The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens."
obsolete; no longer current
"This computer software is completely outdated."
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
"She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams."
situated, existing, or done outside a building
"We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend."
outside a building; the natural environment outside
"We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air."
situated on or toward the outside; external
"The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof."
A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
"She wore a beautiful outfit to the party."
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
"He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people."
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
"The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate."
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
"They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend."
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.
"He wore an outlandish costume to the festival."
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
"The old castle has outlasted many generations."
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
"Art is a great outlet for emotions."
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No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.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."
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
"The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms."
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
"The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord."
to fail to notice something; to have a view from above
"She overlooked an important detail in the contract."
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."
a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort
"The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on."
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
"He managed to overleap the fence easily."
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
"High overhead costs reduce overall profits."
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
"The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system."
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
"The roof overhang provides shade in the summer."
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
"Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity."
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."
To eat more food than the body needs.
"She tends to overeat when she is stressed."
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 do something to an excessive degree
"She overdid it at the gym and felt sore the next day."
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 succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty; to defeat
"She managed to overcome all the challenges in her career."
excessively exaggerated or inflated
"The controversy was overblown by the media."
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
"His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable."
Having comprehensive and widespread influence or coverage.
"Sustainability is an overarching goal in modern business."
in general or as a whole
"Overall, the project has been successful."
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."
