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单词 outrageously
释义
outrageously
adverb
uk
/ˌaʊtˈreɪ.dʒəs.li/us
/ˌaʊtˈreɪ.dʒəs.li/
in a way that isshocking, usually because of beingunusualorstrange:
骇人地；无耻地；无法接受地
outrageously highprices贵得出奇的价格
She said that thecompanyhadactedoutrageously.她说，该公司的行为太过分了。
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  • adrugindustrywith outrageously highprofits
  • Thehousewas outrageouslyexpensive.
  • Only she could get away withwearingsuch an outrageouslyfeatheredgown.
  • They werespotted"flirtingoutrageously" at aparty.
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(Definition ofoutrageouslyfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofoutrageously

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They report that the civilian population of the annexed province hasoutrageouslybetrayed them.
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After all, evenoutrageouslyenticing police conduct constitutes an offer, rather than a threat.
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Liedoutrageouslyabout disgraceful act and proclaimed by authority.
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However, given the context, the impact of his work was notoutrageouslyslow in developing.
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Finally, it also needs to be stated that at £57.00 the volume isoutrageouslypriced.
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The minority rule's focus onoutrageouslypreemptive law enforcement seems to suggest substantive limits to preemption, but the rule is somewhat perplexing.
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His performance from the start has a pronounced presentational dimension, for the boy not only presents anoutrageouslyshrewish character, but also displays his stage persona as 'misbehaving boy player'.
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Frankly, it wasoutrageouslybiased in the council's favour.
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I know that that seemsoutrageouslyambitious—cynics might even say naive, but they are wrong.
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We must all try very hard to ensure that the public are notoutrageouslymisled on a matter of this sort.
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Secondly, what is his authority for making such anoutrageouslyincorrect statement about child minding?
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He may have been quiteoutrageouslyreferring to that in the final part of his question.
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I really do say that from a commercial point of view the cost at present of that service isoutrageouslyexcessive.
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I think that it could beoutrageouslyinflationary in the long term, but as an emergency measure it is an excellent idea.
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In fact, employers often comment,outrageously, that an unfair dismissal tribunal is an expensive business because they have to hire a solicitor.
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