beyond

preposition

/bɪˈjɒnd/

/bɪˈjɑːnd/

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on or to the further side of something在（或向）…较远的一边
- The road continues beyond the village up into the hills.那条路经过村子后又往上延伸到群山中。
more than something超出；除…之外
- Our success was far beyond what we thought possible.我们的成功远远超出了我们的估计范围。
- She's got nothing beyond her state pension.除了政府发的养老金外，她什么都没有。
later than a particular time晚于；迟于
- It won't go on beyond midnight.这事不会延续到午夜以后。
- I know what I'll be doing for the next three weeks but I haven't thought beyond that.我知道我未来三周要干什么，但再往后我还没有想过。
Topics Timeb2
used to say that something is not possible（表示不可能）
- The bicycle was beyond repair (= is too badly damaged to repair).自行车已损坏得无法修理。
- The situation is beyond our control.我们已无法控制这一局面。
too far or too advanced for somebody/something超出…之外；非…所能及
- The handle was just beyond my reach.我差一点儿才够得着把手。
- The exercise was beyond the abilities of most of the class.这个练习超出了班上大多数学生的能力。

Word OriginOld English begeondan, from be ‘by’ + geondan of Germanic origin (related to yon and yonder).

Idioms

be beyond somebody

(informal) to be impossible for somebody to imagine, understand or do使人无法想象（或理解、做等）
- It's beyond me why she wants to marry Jeff.我无法理解她为什么要嫁给杰夫。

adverb

/bɪˈjɒnd/

/bɪˈjɑːnd/

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on the other side; further on在另一边；在（或向）更远处；以远
- Snowdon and the mountains beyond were covered in snow.斯诺登山及其以远的山脉都被积雪覆盖着。
- The immediate future is clear, but it's hard to tell what lies beyond.不久的将来已经明朗，但更往后就很难说了。
- the year 2025 and beyond2016 年及以后
Word OriginOld English begeondan, from be ‘by’ + geondan of Germanic origin (related to yon and yonder).

Idioms

(go) above and beyond (something)

(informal) (to do) even more than is expected or demanded超出；除…之外
- Our staff members will go above and beyond to ensure that our customers are satisfied.我们的员工将竭尽全力确保我们的客户满意。
see also (above and) beyond the call of duty

the back of beyond

(informal) a place that is a long way from other houses, towns, etc.偏僻地方；边远地区
- We stayed in some farmhouse in the back of beyond.我们住在远处的某个农舍里。

without/beyond (a) doubt

used when you are giving your opinion and emphasizing the point that you are making毫无疑问；的确
- This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far.这无疑是我们迄今为止最有用的一次会议。
- Without the slightest doubt this is a remarkable exhibition.毫无疑问，这是一次成功的展览会。
- She is without a doubt the best player I know.她无疑是我所知道的最佳运动员。
Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc1, Opinion and argumentc1

beyond

After another event or time: after, following, since...

Too much, extra and more: too, exceptional, surplus...