| 释义 |
outˈfool, v.
[out- 18, 18 c.]
trans. To outdo in folly or in fooling; to overcome by fooling.
1638–48G. Daniel Eclog. ii. 40 All our Pride Is to out⁓foole our Selves! 1762Young Resignation ii. xxix, In life's decline..The second child outfools the first, And tempts the lash of truth. 1861Sat. Rev. 7 Dec. 584 The minority which..endeavours to effect its purpose by out⁓fooling the majority. |