| 单词 | beat out |
| 释义 | beat out 1. phrasal verb If you beat out sounds on a drum or similar instrument, you make the sounds by hitting the instrument. Drums and cymbals beat out a solemn rhythm. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 2. phrasal verb If you beat out a fire, you cause it to go out by hitting it, usually with an object such as a blanket. His brother beat out the flames with a blanket. [VERB PARTICLE noun] She managed to beat the fire out. [VERB noun PARTICLE] 3. phrasal verb See full dictionary entry for beat If you beat out someone in a competition, you defeat them. [mainly US] Indianapolis beat out nearly 100 other cities as the site for a huge United Airlines maintenance center. [VERB PARTICLE noun] If we are certain a rival will beat us out, we are wide open to jealousy. [VERB noun PARTICLE] |
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