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
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 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。
