bigfoot
verb [ T ] uk/ˈbɪɡ.fʊt/ us/ˈbɪɡ.fʊt/
(因为自己的能力、力量或重要性而)比他人更受关注;大行其道
to get much more attention than something or someone, or to take control of a situation instead of someone else, because of being very strong, powerful, or important
Digital effects have bigfooted the world of movies. 数字特效在电影界大行其道。
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- She announced new law and order plans yesterday, but the Home Secretary bigfooted her with his own announcement to build three very large prisons.
- The Italian designer's presence has angered some who claim London fashion week should be a showcase for British design. One said: "He has bigfooted British fashion."
- I'm not sure who bigfooted him but he completely changed his message.
- Did the band feel they were being bigfooted by the star?