outgun /ˌaʊtˈɡʌn/ ( outgunning, outgunned, outguns )

• 1. 

  V-T In a battle, if one army is outgunned, they are in a very weak position because the opposing army has more or better weapons. (在火力上)压过 [usu passive]

  例：

  First Airborne Division was heavily outgunned by German forces.

  第一空降师完全被德军的凶猛火力压住了。

• 2. 

  V-T If you are outgunned in a contest, you are beaten because your rival is stronger or better than you. (在竞赛中)超过

  例：

  Clearly, the network is being outgunned by HBO's original drama.

  很显然，美国HBO电视台原创剧集的收视胜过了网络电视台的节目。

  例：

  He soon hit top speed to outgun all his rivals in the opening qualifying session.

  他在首场资格赛中很快就跑出了最快速度，击败了所有对手。