outspeak

vt. 在讲话方面胜过, 公开宣布

词形变化

outspake outspeaking outspeaks 三单 outspeaks outspoke outspoken outspeaking 现在分词 outspoke 过去式 outspoken 过去式 outspoken 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To surpass in speaking; say or express more than; signify or claim superiority to; be superior to in meaning or significance; speak louder than.

    及物
  2. 2.

    To speak out or aloud.

    方言 不及物 罕用
  3. 3.

    To declare; utter; express; vocalise.

    方言 罕用 及物

词源

From out- + speak. Cognate with Scots outspeak (“to declare, utter, speak out”), Dutch uitspreken (“to pronounce, outspeak”), German aussprechen (“to express, pronounce”).

来源:wiktionary