单词 | beyond |
释义 | preposition | adverb | noun beyondbeyond1 /bɪˈyɑnd/ ●●● S2 W1 preposition 1on or to the farther side of something: The park is a couple of streets beyond the school.2too difficult for someone to do or understand: I liked science, but physics was completely beyond me.beyond somebody’s abilities/capabilities Is the job beyond his capabilities?3outside the range or limits of something: That topic is beyond the scope of this discussion. The events were beyond the committee’s control. Her efforts go way beyond the call of duty (=she has worked much harder than she was asked to).4beyond belief/doubt/recognition etc. used to say that you cannot believe something, doubt something, etc.: In just six years, the town had changed beyond all recognition. The car has been damaged beyond repair.5more or greater than a particular amount, level, or limit: The rate of inflation has risen beyond 5%. Nobody wants to work beyond retirement age.6later than a particular time, date, etc.: We don't know what will happen beyond this year.7it is beyond me why/what etc. spoken used to say that something seems completely stupid and you cannot understand the reason for it: It’s beyond me why they ever got married at all.8used like “except” in negative sentences: Santa Fe doesn’t have much industry beyond tourism. I can’t tell you anything beyond what you know already. [Origin: Old English begeondan, from geondan beyond] preposition | adverb | noun beyondbeyond2 ●●○ adverb 1on or to the farther side of something: a view from the mountains with the plains beyond A few yards beyond, some children were playing.2later than a particular time, date, etc.: We’re planning for the new year and beyond. preposition | adverb | noun beyondbeyond3 noun the beyond literary whatever comes after this life |
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