outrun
US /ˌaʊtˈrʌn/
UK /ˌaʊtˈrʌn/
動詞
1.
跑贏, 逃脫
run faster than someone or something else
範例:
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The gazelle managed to outrun the cheetah.
羚羊成功地跑贏了獵豹。
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He tried to outrun the police, but failed.
他試圖跑過警察，但失敗了。
2.
超出, 超越
exceed or go beyond something in extent or degree
範例:
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The costs of the project began to outrun the initial budget.
項目成本開始超出最初的預算。
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His ambition often caused him to outrun his capabilities.
他的野心常常使他超越自己的能力。