What does overall mean?

considering or including every part of something when everything is considered together

How is overall pronounced?

UK /ˌəʊvərˈɔːl/, US /ˌoʊvərˈɔːl/.

/ˌəʊvərˈɔːl/ · /ˌoʊvərˈɔːl/

CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4158 in the learning path

总体的；全部的

adj. considering or including every part of something

总体的；全部的

adv. when everything is considered together

总体上；总的来说

The overall cost includes breakfast and a train ticket.

总费用包括早餐和一张火车票。

Overall, investment in public transport can reduce urban congestion while improving access to employment opportunities.

总体而言，投资公共交通可以缓解城市拥堵，同时让人们更方便地获得就业机会。

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What does overall mean?: considering or including every part of something when everything is considered together
How is overall pronounced?: UK /ˌəʊvərˈɔːl/, US /ˌoʊvərˈɔːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.