overstep /ˌoʊvɚˈstɛp/ verb oversteps; overstepped; overstepping
oversteps; overstepped; overstepping
Learner's definition of OVERSTEP
[+ object]
: to go beyond what is proper or allowed by (something)超越(正常或允许的)范围 -
The judges overstepped their authority. [=the judges did something that they are not allowed to do]这些法官越权了。
-
He overstepped the bounds/limits of good taste. [=he did something that was not proper]他文雅过度而变得庸俗了。
-
She warned us not to overstep the mark/line. [=do something that is not proper or allowed]她警告我们不要越轨。