What does overlook mean?

To fail to notice or consider something. To have a view of somewhere from above. To deliberately ignore a mistake or fault.

How is overlook pronounced?

UK /ˌəʊvəˈlʊk/, US /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/.

/ˌəʊvəˈlʊk/ · /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

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忽略；未注意到

v. To fail to notice or consider something.

忽略；未注意到

v. To have a view of somewhere from above.

俯瞰；面向

v. To deliberately ignore a mistake or fault.

宽容；不追究

I overlooked a small crack in the bowl.

我没注意到碗上有一道小裂纹。

Urban planners sometimes overlook the needs of older residents when designing new public transport systems.

城市规划者在设计新的公共交通系统时，有时会忽略老年居民的需求。

overlook可指忽略或俯瞰；不要与监督的oversee混淆。

What does overlook mean?: To fail to notice or consider something. To have a view of somewhere from above. To deliberately ignore a mistake or fault.
How is overlook pronounced?: UK /ˌəʊvəˈlʊk/, US /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.