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to outlive
01
比…活得更久, 活过
to live for a longer period than another individual
Transitive: to outlive sb/sth
Example
She managed to outlive her younger sister by several years.
The old man hoped to outlive his peers to see the next generation grow up.
Despite their health issues, the elderly couple managed to outlive many of their contemporaries.
02
超越, 存活超过
to remain functional beyond a certain period or expected lifespan
Transitive: to outlive a period of time
例子
She managed to outlive her younger sister by several years.
The old man hoped to outlive his peers to see the next generation grow up.
Despite their health issues, the elderly couple managed to outlive many of their contemporaries.
The longevity of her family allowed her to outlive many of her childhood friends.
The historical figures who outlive their era often become iconic symbols of their time.
