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outmanoeuvre

/out-muh-noo-ver/US // ˌaʊt məˈnu vər //UK // (ˌaʊtməˈnuːvə) //

巧取豪夺,抢占先机,耍花招,抢先一步

Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    out·ma·noeu·vred, out·ma·noeu·vring.

    • : British. outmaneuver.

Examples

  • Mr. Slope, however, flattered himself that he could outmanoeuvre the lady.

  • Finally, he trusted that Villeneuve, when burdened with Spanish ships, would outwit and outmanoeuvre Nelson!

  • For I tell you plainly, if you cannot find some way to outmanoeuvre this villain before to-morrow, I am spent.

  • The Captain kept after his man and attempted to outmanoeuvre him.

  • To outmanoeuvre their oars as he had done the ship's sails, Amyas knew was impossible.