词汇 | stand out |
释义 | Idiom stand out Theme: CONSPICUOUS to be uniquely visible or conspicuous.This computer stands out as one of the best available.Because John is so tall, he really stands out in a crowd. Idiom stand out to be easily seen or noticed.His bright red hair helps him stand out at comedy clubs.It simply stands out as an excellent school among many very good schools. Related vocabulary: stick outPhr V stand out stands, standing, stood stand out to be much better than other similar things or peoplesometimes + amongTwo books stand out among the dozens recently published on the Royal Family. sometimes + fromWe had a lot of good applicants for the job, but one stood out from the rest. outstanding adjective extremely good, or of a very high standardShe is a truly outstanding athlete.He won an Oscar for his outstanding performance as a man dying of AIDS. standout noun American a person or thing that is much better than similar people or thingsAnn Stamford, as the detective investigating the murder, is a standout in a fine cast.While all the desserts are good, the apple pie is the clear standout. if someone or something stands out, they are very noticeable because they look different or behave differently from other people or thingsChildren are often anxious not to stand out. sometimes + againstThe gold lettering stands out against the black background.He likes to stand out from the crowd. (= look different to most people) stand out1. To protrude from something; to project outward from something. I don't know why they included a balcony that stands out so far from the actual building. He chose a strong branch standing out from the tree to hang the swing from. 2. To be especially noticeable, conspicuous, or prominent, especially in comparison to someone or something else. I generally wear neutral clothing so that I don't stand out. Her haircut really makes her stand out from the rest of her friends. The picture's red frame makes it stand out against the green wall. stand out (from something)to protrude from something. One very straight branch in particular stood out from the tree and looked suitable for a post. The branch stood out and made a perfect place to hang my shirt while I worked. stand out(against someone or something) to be prominent or conspicuous against a background of someone or something. Your red coat really stands out against all those dull brown ones. With that deep tan, you really stand out against the others. stand out(from someone or something) to be prominent when compared to someone or something. As a programmer, she stands out from all the others. This entry stands out from all the rest in this show. stand out1. Protrude, project, as in Those reliefs stand out from the building walls. [First half of 1500s] 2. Be conspicuous, distinctive, or prominent, as in He's so tall that he always stands out in a crowd. [Mid-1800s] 3. Refuse to comply, remain opposed, as in The one juror is standing out against a guilty verdict. [Late 1500s] stand outv. 1. To be obvious, conspicuous, or prominent: The moon stands out among the stars. The champion athletes stand out among their peers. 2. To protrude; project: The gargoyle stands out from the side of the building. 3. To maintain a course away from shore. Used of a ship or other vessel: The ship stood out to sea. 4. stand out against To refuse compliance with or maintain opposition to someone or something: They are standing out against the verdict. |
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