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outgrow

/ˌaʊtˈɡroʊ/

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1 · v.

to become too big or mature for something

长大后不再适用；长得穿不下

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She outgrew her winter coat before spring arrived.

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春天还没到，她就穿不下那件冬大衣了。

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Pronunciation: /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊ/

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