outstrip

/ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌau̇t-ˈstrip/ (ame, mw)

outstrip — verb

  • outstrippresent simple I / you / we / they
  • outstripshe / she / it
  • outstrippedpast simple
  • outstripping-ing form

1. to become greater than another person, thing, or level in amount, importance, or

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to become greater than another person, thing, or level in amount, importance, or success.

例句

Within two years, online sales outstripped sales from the chain's stores.

abstract subject: sales outstrip another result

By spring, Dahlia's savings had outstripped her student loan balance.

同義詞
  • surpass

    is a broad neutral choice for being better, higher, or greater

  • outpace

    adds a stronger idea of faster growth or progress over time

  • exceed

    is more formal and often used for limits, numbers, or expectations

反義詞
  • trail

    is common when one side remains behind another in growth or performance

  • fall short of

    states plainly that the result did not reach the higher level

文法句型

A outstrips B

demand outstrips supply

A outstrips B in + area

用法筆記

Often used for growth, money, demand, or achievement rather than literal movement. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about physically getting ahead in space.

常見錯誤

❌Sales outstripped than costs last year.
✅Sales outstripped costs last year.
💡outstrip takes a direct object, not 'than'.
❌Demand outstripped of supply in July.
✅Demand outstripped supply in July.
💡put the weaker side directly after the verb.

2. to move ahead of someone or something by going faster, so you pass them and stay

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

to move ahead of someone or something by going faster, so you pass them and stay in front.

例句

Kofi outstripped the rest of the field on the final bend.

race context: outstrip the field

The rescue boat outstripped the waves and reached the swimmers first.

inanimate subject: faster movement in an emergency

同義詞
  • outrun

    is the closest choice when the idea is pure speed in movement

  • overtake

    focuses on catching up and then passing, not always on staying well ahead

  • pull ahead of

    is a less formal phrase for moving into a clear lead

反義詞
  • lag behind

    means staying back because you are moving more slowly

  • be overtaken by

    describes being caught and passed by something faster

文法句型

outstrip + runner/rider

outstrip + group/field

outstrip + moving thing

用法筆記

Usually used in races, chases, or other moving situations. Distinguish from sense 1, where success, numbers, or demand become greater than another level.

常見錯誤

❌Kofi outstripped from the pack on the final bend.
✅Kofi outstripped the pack on the final bend.
💡outstrip takes a direct object, not 'from'.
❌The rescue boat outstripped ahead of the waves.
✅The rescue boat outstripped the waves.
💡do not add 'ahead of' after the verb.