outfox

/ˌaʊtˈfɒks/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌaʊtˈfɑːks/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌau̇t-ˈfäks/ (ame, mw)

outfox — verb

  • outfoxpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • outfoxeshe / she / it
  • outfoxedpast simple
  • outfoxing-ing form

1. to defeat someone by thinking of a better trick or plan before they do.

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to defeat someone by thinking of a better trick or plan before they do.

例句

By changing seats twice, Feng outfoxed the guards and got onto the train.

outfox + people by changing the plan

The smaller shop outfoxed bigger stores with free repairs on every bike.

outfox + rival business with a better offer

同義詞
  • outwit

    very close in meaning and often slightly more formal

  • outsmart

    more common in everyday speech and less literary

  • outmaneuver

    stresses strategic movement, especially in sport, business, or politics

文法句型

outfox + someone

outfox + someone + by + -ing

用法筆記

Usually takes a person or group as its object and often appears in politics, sport, business, or conflict. It suggests winning through strategy or deception rather than strength alone.

常見錯誤

❌We outfoxed from the other side in court.
✅We outfoxed the other side in court.
💡'outfox' takes a direct object without 'from'.