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单词 outgun
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outgunverb [ T ]

uk/ˌaʊtˈɡʌn/us/ˌaʊtˈɡʌn/-nn-

to win a war or fight by having more weapons than the other side:

Despite being heavily outgunned, the rebel forces seem to have held on to the south side of the city.

to beat a person or team by using greater skill:

The Democrat is doing well in the polls in most states, but he seems to be outgunned in Florida.
Arsenal were outgunned by Norwich in Saturday's game.

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outgunverb [ T, usually passive ]

uk/ˌaʊtˈɡʌn/us-nn-

to get an advantage over or be stronger than people or companies who are involved in the same industry or activity as you are:

In the last decade, the company has outgunned some of the nation's biggest corporate heavyweights in the battle for prized military contracts.
be outgunned by sb/sth Despite strong backing from labor unions, supporters of the proposed family-leave program fear being outgunned by big business in a referendum campaign.
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