前缀 out-
来源于盎格鲁-撒克逊语,意为“outside”(outbuilding,outpatient),“outward”(outbound,outcast),“better,greater,more than
”(outrun,outdo)等。
1.outgrow
grow too large or too tall for 长得穿不下(衣服)
The jacket Dad bought me last year is too small. I have outgrown it .
父亲去年给我买的夹克太小了,我长得太快,已经穿不上了。
2.outlandish
adj.looking or sounding odd,strange or foreign 古怪的;极不寻常的;奇特的
Your remarks on racism seem outlandish consdering your background.
考虑到你的背景,你关于种族差别的发言显得古怪。
3.outlast
v.last or live longer than 比...活得长
Sure a Volvo costs more,but it will outlast any Japanese car by at least ten years.
当然,沃尔沃的汽车更贵一些,但他比日本的汽车的寿命至少要长十年。
4.outlook
n.view on which one looks out 展望,远景,景色
The outlook for the rest of the week looks good;sunny skies and mild temperatures.
本周乘下几天的天气有望不错,阳光明媚,气温适宜。