outrun
US /ˌaʊtˈrʌn/
UK /ˌaʊtˈrʌn/
动词
1.
跑赢, 逃脱
run faster than someone or something else
示例:
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The gazelle managed to outrun the cheetah.
羚羊成功地跑赢了猎豹。
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He tried to outrun the police, but failed.
他试图跑过警察，但失败了。
2.
超出, 超越
exceed or go beyond something in extent or degree
示例:
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The costs of the project began to outrun the initial budget.
项目成本开始超出最初的预算。
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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。