outre

[ʊ'tre]
  • adj. 越出常轨的;过度的;荒诞的

英文词源


outre (adj.)
"exaggerated, extravagant, eccentric," 1722, from French outré "exaggerated, excessive, extreme," past participle of outrer "to carry to excess, overdo, overstrain, exaggerate," from outre "beyond" (see outrage).

双语例句


1. She likes to shock people with her outre remarks.
她爱出语惊人.

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