Learner's definition of OVER
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: in an upward and forward direction across something越过 -
The wall's too high for us to climb over.墙太高,我们爬不过去。
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We came to a stream and jumped over.我们来到小河旁,跳了过去。
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Throw the ball over.把球抛过来。
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a : downward from an upright position弯下 b : downward to a flat or horizontal position倒下 -
She knocked over the lamp.她把那盏灯碰倒了。
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He tripped and fell over. [=down]他被绊了一下,摔倒了。
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A couple of trees fell over during the storm.几棵树在暴风中被刮倒了。
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: so that the bottom or opposite side is on top翻转 4
a : from one place to another place去往;从一处到另一处 -
We sent over a card and a basket of fruit.我们送过去一张卡和一篮水果。
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The teacher called the three girls over.老师叫这三个女生过来。
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Come over here. I need to talk to you.过来,我有话跟你说。
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I'm flying over to London this afternoon.我今天下午飞往伦敦。
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He ran over to his neighbor's house to see what was going on.他跑到邻居家去看看出了什么事。
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Let's head over to the cafeteria.咱们去食堂吧。
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I'll be right over.我马上就过去。
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Could you move over a little, please? I need some more space.请你往那边挪挪好吗?我这儿有些挤不下了。
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Do you want to come over to my place?你想到我这儿来吗?
c : in a particular place在…那边 -
Their house is two streets over (from here).他们家离这儿两条街远。
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They're building a new library over by the high school.他们正在高中那边盖一座新图书馆。
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Who's that man over by the door?门那边的那个男人是谁?
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It's summer now over in Australia.澳大利亚那边现在是夏天。
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I grew up in the next town over. [=the town that is next to this town]我是在邻近的镇子长大的。
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: from one person or group to another从一方到另一方 -
And now over to our foreign correspondent for the news from abroad.现在请听驻外记者从国外发回的报道。
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It's mine! Hand it over!那是我的!把它递过来!
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They turned over the stolen money to the police.他们将偷来的钱交给了警方。
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often used figuratively常用作比喻 -
After years of supporting the Democrats, she suddenly went over to the Republican side.在拥护民主党多年之后,她突然转到共和党一边。
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He's gone over to the opposition.他投靠到了对方那边。
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: more than an expected or stated amount or number超过;…以上 -
The show ran a minute over. = The show ran over by a minute.那个节目超出了规定时间一分钟。
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The condition is most common in women 65 and over.这种疾病在65岁及以上年龄的妇女中最常见。
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Children eight and over [=children who are eight years old and older] may participate in the contest.八岁及以上年龄的儿童可以参加比赛。
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At this restaurant, parties of six or over will have a 20 percent gratuity added to their bill.这家餐馆对六人或六人以上的聚餐将加收20%的小费。
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: remaining and not used剩余;留下 8
: during or throughout a period of time : until a later time (such as the next day)度过一段时间 -
Do you have enough money to tide you over?你的钱够你渡过难关吗?
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Feel free to stay over [=overnight] if you don't want to drive home tonight.如果你今晚不想开车回家,尽管在这住一晚好了。
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Mom, can I sleep over [=can I spend the night] at Carrie's house?妈,我可以在卡丽家过夜妈?
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: so as to cover the entire surface of something遮盖 -
The sky had clouded over [=it had become covered with clouds], and it was beginning to rain.天空阴云密布,开始下起雨来。
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The empty house's windows had been boarded over several years ago.空房的窗户几年前就用木板封上了。
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He's become famous the world over. [=throughout the world]他已举世闻名了。
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a : in a complete and thorough way彻底 b : from the beginning to the end从头至尾;全部 11
a chiefly US : one more time : again又;再一次 -
You've done it wrong. Do it over.你做错了。再做一遍。
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Let's start over (again) from the beginning.我们从头再做一遍吧。
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He lost the computer file and had to do his assignment over.他的计算机文档找不到了,只得再做一遍作业。
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used to say how many times something is done or repeated重复…遍 c —
used to say that something is done or happens repeatedly反复;再三地 -
She became a millionaire many times over. [=she earned many millions of dollars]她成了有好几百万的富婆。
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I remind him over and over (again) not to leave the door open.我再三地提醒他别把门敞开。
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Say the lines over and over until you have memorized them.反复念这些台词,直到记住为止。
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used when talking on a radio to show that a message is complete通话完毕(无线电通话用语)
over (and done) with
: finished or completed完成;结束 -
Don't worry. The operation will be over with before you know it.别担心。手术很快就结束了,你都不会感觉到。
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I'd like to get this over with as soon as possible.我想尽快把这件事完成。
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No one wants to be here, so let's just get this meeting over with.没有人愿意来这里,咱们结束这次集会吧。
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I'm just glad to have the test over and done with.测验终于结束了,我真高兴。
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The past is over and done with.往事已烟消云散。
2 over /ˈoʊvɚ/ preposition
2 over
/ˈoʊvɚ/
preposition
Learner's definition of OVER
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: from, to, or at a place that is higher than (someone or something) : above从…上面;向…高处;在…高处 -
The sun's coming up over the mountain.太阳从山的上空升起。
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She looked at him over the top of her glasses.她从眼镜的上面看着他。
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He stood over me [=he stood near me while I was sitting, kneeling, etc.] and asked what I was doing.他高高地站在我身旁问我在干什么。
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Their balcony looks out over the city.他们可从阳台上俯瞰这座城市。
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He looked over the fence.他从栅栏上方张望。
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A plane was flying low over the trees.一架飞机从树木的上方低空掠过。
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The meat was cooked over an open fire.肉在露天篝火上炖着。
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: on top of (something)在…上面 -
Someone hit him over [=on] the head with a rock.有人用石头击中了他的头。
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She slung the bag over her shoulder.她把背包挎在肩上。
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They served grilled chicken breast over [=on] a bed of rice.他们供应烤鸡胸肉盖饭。
: so as to cover (something)盖住;罩在…上面 3
: beyond and down from (something)从…落下;从…向下 -
Throw the rocks over the side of the boat.将石块从船边抛下去。
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He fell over the cliff's edge.他从悬崖边上掉了下去。
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She knocked the glass over the edge of the table.玻璃杯被她打翻,从桌边掉了下去。
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a : from one side to the other side of (something or someone)从一侧至另一侧;横越… -
We've just crossed over the border into Canada.我们刚越过边境进入加拿大。
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walking over [=across] a bridge走过一座桥
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Excuse me, I need to reach over you to get the salt.对不起,我得越过您伸手去拿点盐。
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Tomato vines grew up and over the fence.番茄藤长出来,越过了篱笆。
b : upward and across (something)越过 -
We both jumped over the stream.我们俩都跳过了小溪。
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They couldn't climb over the wall, so they dug a hole under/underneath it.他们爬不过那堵墙,就在墙下面挖了个洞。
c : on the other side of (something)在…另一侧;在…对面 5
: in the direction of (something)在…这边;在…那边 -
Hey, look over there!嘿,看那边!
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We're over here!我们可到了这儿了!
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those trees over yonder那边的那些树
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: more than (a specified number or amount)多于;超过 -
I've been waiting for over an hour.我已经等了一个多小时了。
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We haven't seen each other in over a year.我们已经一年多没见面了。
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The condition is most common in women over 65.这种疾病在65岁以上的妇女中最常见。
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It was really hot yesterday. It must have been over 100 degrees.昨天天气真热,气温一定超过了100华氏度。
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They had over 300 people at their wedding.有300多人参加了他们的婚礼。
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That car costs well over [=much more than] $50,000.那辆车的价格远远超过5万美元。
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used to say that a person or thing is better than (someone or something else)比…更好;优于 -
The new model has several advantages over the old one.新款式比旧款式多几个优点。
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This is a big improvement over our last apartment.比起我们上次的公寓,这个可好多了。
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I would choose you over any other woman in the world.在全世界的女人中我就要选你。
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She now has a two-minute lead over [=she is two minutes ahead of] the other runners.她现在以两分钟的优势领先于其他赛跑运动员。
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When it comes to creative thinking, humans have it over [=are better than] computers. = When it comes to creative thinking, humans have the advantage over computers.说到创造性思维,人就胜过电脑了。
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: in a position of power and authority that allows a person or thing to control (someone or something)(权力、权威等)高于…,在…之上 -
We must respect those over us.我们必须尊重上司。
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The vice president presides over every meeting.每次会议都由副总裁主持。
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She should be given more authority over her staff.她应被赋予更多权威来管理职员。
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We have no control over the situation.我们控制不了局势。
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countries that hold power over their neighbors对邻邦有控制力的国家
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In this case, federal law takes precedence over state law.在这个判例中,联邦政府的法律优先于州政府的法律。
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a : so as to cover the surface of (something)遮盖;笼罩 b : in every part of (a place)到处;遍及 10
: throughout or during (a particular amount of time)在(整个)…期间 -
I'll think about it over the weekend and give you my answer on Monday.我周末考虑一下这个问题,周一答复你。
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He has accomplished many remarkable things over the course of his career.他在创业期间曾获得许多显著的成就。
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The festival is spread (out) over three days.节日庆祝活动延续三天。
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happening/occurring/developing over a period of 20 years在20年间发生的/出现的/发展起来的
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Over the past 25 years, she has been a valuable asset to our company.在过去的25年中,她一直是我们公司的宝贵财富。
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I've come to understand him better over the years.经过多年,我现在对他有了更深刻的了解。
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Over time, the paper begins to turn yellow and brittle.随着时间的流逝,纸开始变黄、变脆。
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: by using (a radio, television, computer, etc.)通过(无线电、电视、电脑等)途径;以…方式 -
I heard it over [=on] the radio.我从广播中听到了这件事。
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We spoke over the phone just yesterday.我们昨天还通过电话。
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sending messages over the Internet通过互联网发送信息
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The game was broadcast over the air/airwaves. [=on television or the radio]电视(或广播)播放了这场比赛。
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: because of (someone or something)因为;由于 -
Don't get angry over [=about] something so silly.别为一些无聊的事生气。
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He got into trouble over a comment about his wife's mother.他因议论岳母而惹出是非。
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She was crying over her old boyfriend.她曾为过去的男朋友哭泣。
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Afterwards, we laughed over the incident.后来,我们因为这件事大笑起来。
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: concerning or regarding (something)关于;对于 -
There is still some controversy over [=about] the use of the drug.对于麻醉药品的使用仍存在一些争议。
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a dispute over the land关于土地的纠纷
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the debate over assisted suicide关于辅助自杀的辩论
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used to describe something that is done while some activity (such as a meal) is taking place在…期间;一边…一边… 15
: finished with (something) : past or beyond (something)完结;渡过(难关等) -
I think we're over the worst of it. Things should get better from now on.我认为我们已渡过了最大的难关,从现在起一切都会好起来。
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After she got over the initial surprise of being tricked, she started getting angry.最初她对被骗感到惊讶,过后开始生气。
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He's upset now, but he'll get over it [=he will stop being upset about it] soon.他现在很沮丧,但很快就会好起来。
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: without being stopped or prevented by (something) : despite尽管 -
She spoke to the police over the objections of her lawyer.尽管她的律师不同意,她还是向警方讲了。
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Over the protests of several members, the committee passed the bill.尽管有数名成员提出异议,但委员会还是通过了这项法案。
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: without including or considering (someone or something)漏掉;略过 -
You can skip over that paragraph.你可以略过那一段。
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I agree with what you've said, but you passed over an important point.我同意你所讲的话,但你漏掉了重要的一点。
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: more loudly and clearly than (another sound)(声音)超过
over against
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used to describe things that are being compared or that are somehow opposed to each other与…相比;与…形成对照
over and above
: in addition to (something) : along with (something)此外;另外 -
Over and above the fact that I don't like cats, I am allergic to them.我不喜欢猫,除此之外,我还对猫过敏。
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We each received a bonus over and above our regular paychecks.我们除了正常的工资外,每人还得到一笔奖金。
3 over /ˈoʊvɚ/ adjective
Learner's definition of OVER
not used before a noun
: having reached the end : finished结束 -
When is this class over?这节课什么时候结束?
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And before we knew it, the storm was over.我们还没察觉,暴风雨就过去了。
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Those days are over.那些日子已经一去不复返。
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When it's over, it's over. You don't get a second chance.过去的就过去了。机不可失,失不再来。
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It's over between them. [=their relationship has ended]他们的关系到此为止。
over easy
not used before a noun US, of eggs
: fried on one side then turned and fried for a short time on the other side(鸡蛋)一面煎老另一面煎嫩