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English

1. to reveal one's talent (idiom)
2. to rise above others; to distinguish oneself

Examples

• 身着西装，他脱颖而出。

  Wearing a suit, he stood out.

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• 玛丽从大约500名申请者中脱颖而出。

  Mary got the nod from among some 500 applicants.

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