overflow
/ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ · /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊ/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3435 in the learning path
溢出；满溢
Definitions
v. To flow over the edge because a container is too full.
溢出；满溢
v. To contain more people or things than can comfortably fit.
充满；挤满
n. Liquid or other contents that exceed the available space.
溢出物；溢流
Example
The bath overflowed while I was answering the door.
我去应门时，浴缸里的水溢了出来。
During heavy rainfall, urban drains may overflow and carry polluted water into nearby rivers.
暴雨期间，城市排水管道可能满溢，将污水带入附近河流。
Collocations
- overflow with people
- overflow with joy
- an overflow pipe
Word family
- overflowing (adj.)
Synonyms
- spill over
Usage tip
动词重音在末音节，名词重音在首音节。
FAQ
- What does overflow mean?
- To flow over the edge because a container is too full. To contain more people or things than can comfortably fit. Liquid or other contents that exceed the available space.
- How is overflow pronounced?
- UK /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/, US /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
