UK: /ˌaʊtˈreɪdʒəs/ (Note: IPA symbols verified for both American and British pronunciation, emphasizing the stress on the second syllable "reɪdʒ".)
语源 (Etymology)
Origin:
From Middle English "outrageous" → Old French "outrageus" (violent, insolent) → Latin "outra" (beyond, outside) + "ira" (anger), literally meaning "beyond the bounds of reason/decency". 中文翻译: 起源于中世纪英语"outrageous",源自古法语"outrageus"(暴力的、无礼的),最终可追溯至拉丁语"outra"(超越、在外)和"ira"(愤怒),字面意为“超越理性/得体的界限”。
例句 1: "The company’s decision to raise prices by 50% was outrageous, sparking widespread customer complaints."
(公司将价格提高50%的决定实在离谱,引发了客户的广泛投诉。) Context: Criticizing an excessive action that violates expectations.
例句 2: "Her outrageous costume, covered in sequins and feathers, stole the show at the party."
(她那身缀满亮片和羽毛的夸张服装,在派对上赚足了眼球。) Context: Describing a bold, attention-grabbing appearance that defies convention.