1590s, from out (adv.) + shine (v.). Perhaps coined by Spenser. Figurative sense of "to surpass in splendor or excellence" is from 1610s. Related: Outshone; outshining.
双语例句
1. Jesse has begun to outshine me in sports.
杰西在体育方面开始超过我。
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2. Blessed is he whose fame does not outshine his truth.
他是有福的,因为他的名望并没有比他的真实更光亮.
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3. He always parades his superiority and strives to outshine others.
他总是逞强好胜.
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4. Do the problems arise because women outshine their spouses?
