outgun /ˌaʊtˈɡʌn/ (outgunning,outgunned,outguns)

• 1.  

  V-T（及物动词） 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（及物动词） 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。