to outlive
01
比...活得长, 活得比...久
to live for a longer period than another individual
Transitive: to outlive sb/sth
例子
She managed to outlive her younger sister by several years.
她设法比她的妹妹多活了几年。
The old man hoped to outlive his peers to see the next generation grow up.
老人希望能比他的同龄人活得更久，以看到下一代成长。
02
比...更持久, 超过预期的寿命
to remain functional beyond a certain period or expected lifespan
Transitive: to outlive a period of time
例子
The technology outlived its initial hype and remained relevant for decades.
该技术超越了最初的炒作，并在几十年内保持相关性。
The building outlived its original purpose and was repurposed for modern use.
这座建筑超出了其最初的目的，并被重新用于现代用途。
例子
She felt as though she had outlived the trauma of her earlier years and had grown stronger.
她感觉自己已经熬过了早年的创伤，并且变得更加强大。
The survivors outlived the hardships of the disaster and rebuilt their lives from scratch.
幸存者熬过了灾难的艰难，从零开始重建了他们的生活。
