standout
/ˈstænd.aʊt/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈændˌaʊt] /ˈstænd.aʊt/ (ame, ipa) · [stˈændˌaʊt] /ˈstand-ˌau̇t How to pronounce standout (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈstændaʊt/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈændˌaʊt] /ˈstændaʊt/ (ame, ipa)
standout — noun
1. the person or thing in a group that draws the most attention because it is clear
the person or thing in a group that draws the most attention because it is clearly better or more impressive than the rest.
Among the science projects, Kian's water filter was the clear standout.
the clear standout — naming the best item in a group
The bakery's lemon tart became the standout at Mira's birthday dinner.
Reuben was the standout on defense during the final school basketball game.
Of all the job applicants, Abigail looked like the standout for the role.
The phone's long battery life is the standout among budget models.
- average performer
someone who does not stand out from the rest
- weak point
the least impressive person or thing in a group
文法句型
be the standout in + group
a standout among + plural noun
用法筆記
Usually names the best or most noticeable member of a set. It is common in sports, reviews, and comparisons, often with a phrase showing the group, such as 'the standout on the team' or 'the standout among the desserts'.
常見錯誤
standout — adjective
- standoutpositive
- more standoutcomparative
- most standoutsuperlative
1. before a noun, showing that a person or thing is the most impressive or noticeab
before a noun, showing that a person or thing is the most impressive or noticeable one in its group.
Trang delivered the standout presentation in our history class this morning.
standout + presentation — adjective used before a result noun
The chef saved the standout dish for Soraya's graduation party.
Lan bought the standout coat in the window before anyone else could.
Critics praised the standout scene where Christopher finally forgave his brother.
Maja chose the standout candidate after two hours of interviews.
- outstanding
more neutral and common across many registers
- leading
often stresses rank or status within a field
- exceptional
stronger and more formal than 'standout'
- ordinary
not especially noticeable or impressive
- forgettable
not likely to leave a strong impression
- mediocre
only average in quality
文法句型
standout + noun
standout + performer/feature/song/candidate
用法筆記
This adjective is usually placed directly before the noun. If the noun is the subject instead, English normally uses the phrasal verb 'stand out' rather than saying 'the noun is standout'.