英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to an excessive degree or extent
"She was overly concerned about the results."
for or during the night; suddenly or in a very short time
"Her small business became famous overnight after a viral video."
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
"The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city."
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
"She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets."
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
"The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces."
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
"The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods."
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
"The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep."
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
"The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney."
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
"The garden was overrun with weeds."
in or to a foreign country across the sea
"He went overseas for higher education."
to supervise or manage a task, process, or group of people
"She was hired to oversee the construction project."
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
"The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules."
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
"The scandal overshadowed his achievements."
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
"Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity."
To stride over something; to step across with long steps.
"He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease."
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
"There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals."
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to come upon suddenly
"The faster car will overtake the slower one on the highway."
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
"The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime."
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
"His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore."
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
"The peace overture was welcomed by both nations."
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
"The court decided to overturn the previous ruling."
excessively arrogant or prideful
"His overweening pride cost him many friends."
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
"The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight."
very great in amount; too powerful or difficult to deal with
"The support from the community was overwhelming after the tragedy."
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
"She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident."
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
"The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas."
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
"The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest."
a person who owns something
"She is the owner of the car."
the state or fact of owning something; legal right of possession
"He took full ownership of the company after his father retired."
The process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized.
"Oxidation causes iron to turn into rust."
Relating to or involving oxidation, particularly processes that can cause cellular damage through free radical formation.
"Oxidative stress contributes to aging and chronic diseases."
a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for breathing and combustion
"Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis."
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
"Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life."
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
"Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body."
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
"The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron."
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
"She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant."
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
"Ozone depletion increases UV radiation."
