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 — 名詞
1. the person or thing in a group that draws the most attention because it is clear
亮點;佼佼者
同類中最出色、最引人注意的人或事物
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.
在這些科展作品中,Kian 的濾水器明顯是佼佼者。
the clear standout — naming the best item in a group
The bakery's lemon tart became the standout at Mira's birthday dinner.
那家麵包店的檸檬塔成了 Mira 生日晚餐上的亮點。
Reuben was the standout on defense during the final school basketball game.
在學校籃球決賽中,Reuben 是防守上的佼佼者。
Of all the job applicants, Abigail looked like the standout for the role.
在所有求職者裡,Abigail 看起來是這個職位的佼佼者。
The phone's long battery life is the standout among budget models.
這支手機的長續航力是平價機型中的一大亮點。
- 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 — 形容詞
- standoutpositive
- more standoutcomparative
- most standoutsuperlative
1. before a noun, showing that a person or thing is the most impressive or noticeab
最出色的
在一群之中特別顯眼而優秀的
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.
Trang 今天早上做了我們歷史課上最出色的報告。
standout + presentation — adjective used before a result noun
The chef saved the standout dish for Soraya's graduation party.
主廚把最出色的一道菜留給了 Soraya 的畢業派對。
Lan bought the standout coat in the window before anyone else could.
Lan 在櫥窗裡買下了那件最出色的外套,別人還來不及下手。
Critics praised the standout scene where Christopher finally forgave his brother.
影評人稱讚了 Christopher 最後原諒哥哥的那一幕是全片最出色的場景。
Maja chose the standout candidate after two hours of interviews.
Maja 在面試了兩個小時後選出了最出色的候選人。
- 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'.