单词 | to stand out from the crowd |
释义 | > as lemmasto stand out from the crowd b. In phrases expressing distinction or difference from the general run of people or things, esp. in a particular category, as to stand out from the crowd, to set (a person) apart from the crowd, etc.Usually with positive connotations. ΚΠ 1682 T. Southerne Loyal Brother v. 57 Osman my name, Which you, Sir, must remember, since your favours Distinguish'd it first from the crowd. 1700 J. Dryden Fables Pref. sig. *Dijv B—— and M—— are only distinguish'd from the Crowd, by being remember'd to their Infamy. 1759 London Mag. Apr. 214/2 In love for ev'ry fellow-creature, Superior rise above the crowd. 1832 B. Disraeli Contarini Fleming II. iv. iii. 66 He introduced a new system of phraseology, which marked him out from the crowd. 1837 W. B. Adams Eng. Pleasure Carriages Pref. p. x It is a more difficult thing than formerly to stand out from the crowd, and it can only be accomplished by combined talent and energy. 1875 Appletons' Jrnl. 24 Apr. 521/2 The certain indefinable something that at once set him apart from the crowd. 1913 Times 8 Aug. 11/5 They have an itch to pose as different from the crowd. 1998 Vanity Fair (N.Y.) Feb. 102/2 Given this rich history of tub-thumping, how will this year's Oscar hopefuls set themselves apart from the crowd? 2006 Metro (Toronto) 15 Nov. (Carguide section) 8/3 It's a visual package that stands out from the crowd. < as lemmas |
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