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Outlived Meaning in English

word · lemma: outlive

ˌaʊtˈɫɪvd
owt-LIVD
aʊtlˈɪvd
owt-LIVD

释义

To live longer than someone else, or to last longer than something else.

用法与细微差别

Often used in both literal (lifespan) and figurative (lasting longer than trends or objects) contexts. Common with people, pets, technology, or ideas. 'Outlived its usefulness' is a standard phrase for something no longer needed.

例句

He outlived his younger brother by ten years.

basic

Many turtles have outlived their owners.

basic

That building has outlived its original purpose.

basic

My grandmother outlived everyone else in her family.

natural

This trend has definitely outlived its usefulness.

natural

I can’t believe my old phone has outlived all my newer ones!

natural