| 释义 |
outspeak, v.|aʊtˈspiːk|
[out- 17, 18, 15, 14.]
†1. trans. To utter or express more than; to be superior to in meaning or significance. Obs.
1603B. Jonson Sejanus i. ii, Why, this indeed is physic! and outspeaks The knowledge of cheap drugs. 1613Shakes. Hen. VIII, iii. ii. 127 His Treasure,..I finde at such proud Rate, that it out-speakes Possession of a Subject.
2. To outdo or excel in speaking; to speak louder, better, or more forcibly than.
1603B. Jonson K. Jas.'s Coronat. Entertainm. Wks. 530/2 Whose graces do as far outspeak your fame As fame doth silence. 1658Cokaine Trappolin i. ii, Admired Princess, you out-speak me much, But never shall out-love me. 1868Lynch Rivulet cxxi. ii, What, will the prince outspeak the voice That pierced to Lazarus in his grave?
3. To speak (something) out; to utter, declare.
1635–56Cowley Davideis ii. 177 The Praise you pleas'd (great Prince) on me to spend, Was all out-spoken when you stil'd me Friend. 1850Lynch Theo. Trin. xii. 231 A love is imaged in the sky, Too great to be outspoken.
4. intr. To speak out, utter one's voice.
[1804Campbell Ld. Ullin's Dau. v, Out spoke the hardy Highland wight, I'll go, my chief, I'm ready.] 1832Lytton Eugene A. i. ii, And now outspake the Corporal. a1865Aytoun Scheik of Sinai ii, And thus outspake the Moor. |