outflank
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/ˌaʊtˈflæŋk/
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/ˌaʊtˈflæŋk/
To move around the side of an opponent to attack from a better position.
The general decided to outflank the enemy forces to gain a strategic advantage.
将军决定绕过敌军以获得战略优势。
To surpass or outperform someone by doing something unexpected.
The new company outflanked the competition with its innovative product.
新公司凭借其创新产品在竞争中取得了优势。