above and beyond

副词 adv. 介词 prep.
中文释义

英文释义

副词 adv.
  1. Doing more than is expected or required. idiomatic,not-comparable
    — Boy, they sure went above and beyond when they were planning this party!
介词 prep.
  1. Further than; doing more than is expected or required. idiomatic
    — The hospital staff often go above and beyond what is required of them.

词源

词源 1
Shortened from the phrase above and beyond the call of duty, referring to heroic behavior during a military operation (“conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty”), traditionally used in citations of awards of a U.S. Medal of Honor.
词源 2
Shortened from the phrase above and beyond the call of duty, referring to heroic behavior during a military operation (“conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty”), traditionally used in citations of awards of a U.S. Medal of Honor.
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