| 释义 |
grow out of1Become too large to wear (a garment): blazers that they grew out of...- Then there are doctor's bills and medicine and clothes that they grow out of practically before they have a chance to wear them.
- If the school has a long list of uniform requirements the costs can mount up rapidly, particularly as the child might quickly grow out of an expensive blazer or need new sports shoes.
- I made my bed thoughtfully - it was lucky I was nearing sixteen and wasn't going to be here long enough to grow out of my clothes and then be made to wear second hands.
1.1Become too mature to retain (a childish habit): most children grow out of tantrums by the time they’re three...- As it happens, lying was a habit my friend grew out of.
- It's much easier to go along with your toddler and humour his needs until he grows out of these strange habits.
- I do blame smoking in public for my habit, alongside peer pressure - something you never grow out of.
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