| 释义 |
outˈlearn, v.
[out- 15, 18, 17.]
†1. trans. To find out, learn from others, elicit.
1596Spenser F.Q. iv. viii. 22 When as nought according to his mind He could out-learne, he them [etc.].
2. To outstrip in learning.
1632Sherwood, To out-learne his fellowes, apprendre plus que ses compagnons. 1727in Bailey vol. II. 1890 Pall Mall G. 2 Sept. 1/3 We were the pupils then, who outlearnt our masters... Will they, in turn, outlearn us?
3. To get beyond the learning or study of.
18..Emerson (Webster, 1890) Men and gods have not outlearned it [love]. |