释义 |
outˈrival, v. [out- 18 b.] trans. To outdo as a rival; to surpass or excel in any competition.
1622Massinger & Dekker Virg. Mart. iii. ii, The Christian Whose beauty has outrivalled me. 1705Maidwell Necess. Educ. Pref. 7 He Had then out rival'd his Neighbour's Praetensions. 1860Motley Netherl. (1868) I. viii. 494 Each seeking to outrival the other in [her] good graces. |