overlap
/ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ · /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #6001 in the learning path
部分重叠；有共同之处
Definitions
v. to partly cover something or share features with it
部分重叠；有共同之处
n. an area or feature shared by two things
重叠部分；共同之处
Example
The curtains overlap slightly in the middle of the window.
窗帘在窗户中间略有重叠。
University courses often overlap in content, allowing students to explore connections between different academic disciplines.
大学课程的内容常有重叠，使学生能够探索不同学科之间的联系。
Collocations
- overlap with
- a significant overlap
- overlapping responsibilities
Word family
- overlapping (adj.)
Synonyms
- intersect
Usage tip
动词重音在后，名词在前；过去式overlapped。
FAQ
- What does overlap mean?
- to partly cover something or share features with it an area or feature shared by two things
- How is overlap pronounced?
- UK /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/, US /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
