outplay

IPA/ˌaʊtˈpleɪ/
IPA/ˌaʊtˈpleɪ/

outplay — 動詞

  • outplaypresent simple I / you / we / they
  • outplayshe / she / it
  • outplayedpast simple
  • outplaying-ing form

1. to perform better than an opponent in a competitive sport, game, or contest by s

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

技壓；勝過

比賽中表現優於對手

to perform better than an opponent in a competitive sport, game, or contest by showing greater skill, speed, or clever thinking

例句

David outplayed the defending champion in every set of the tennis match.

David 在網球比賽的每一盤中都技壓衛冕冠軍。

outplay + opponent in sport context

Hassan's chess strategy was so strong that he outplayed three opponents at once.

Hassan 的西洋棋策略非常高明，同時勝過了三位對手。

outplay + multiple opponents

常見搭配
  • outplay the opponent
  • outplay the competition
  • outplay the defending champion
  • completely outplay
  • outplay someone at their own game
同義詞
  • outperform

    broader — used in academic or business contexts as well as sports

  • outshine

    emphasises being more impressive or noticeable, not just scoring higher

  • beat

    more general and informal; does not carry the nuance of superior skill

反義詞
  • lose to

    the opposite outcome — being outplayed by the opponent

文法句型

outplay + noun phrase (opponent / team / rival)

用法筆記

Typically describes a clear or decisive difference in performance level, not a narrow or lucky win. Common in sports and competitive game contexts.

常見錯誤

The team outplayed well in the match.
The team outplayed their opponents in the match.
'outplay' must take a direct object (the person or team you beat).

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常用片語

  • outplay someone at their own game