outstanding
/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4833 in the learning path
杰出的；出色的
Definitions
adj. Extremely good and much better than average.
杰出的；出色的
adj. Not yet completed, settled, or paid.
尚未处理的；未偿付的
Example
The young pianist gave an outstanding performance last night.
那位年轻钢琴家昨晚的演奏十分出色。
Universities should recognise outstanding teaching as well as research when deciding which staff members to promote.
大学决定晋升哪些教职员工时，应同时认可出色的教学和科研表现。
Collocations
- outstanding achievement
- outstanding performance
- outstanding debt
- outstanding issues
Word family
- outstandingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- excellent
- exceptional
Antonyms
- mediocre
Usage tip
outstanding debt指未偿债务，不是“出色的债务”。
FAQ
- What does outstanding mean?
- Extremely good and much better than average. Not yet completed, settled, or paid.
- How is outstanding pronounced?
- UK /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/, US /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
