overrule
/ˌəʊvəˈruːl/ · /ˌoʊvɚˈruːl/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6748 in the learning path
否决；驳回
Definitions
v. To use authority to reject or reverse a decision or objection.
否决；驳回
Example
The manager overruled my request to close the shop early.
经理否决了我提前关店的请求。
National authorities may overrule local planning decisions when major infrastructure projects serve the wider public interest.
当重大基础设施项目符合更广泛的公共利益时，国家主管部门可能否决地方规划决定。
Collocations
- overrule an objection
- overrule a decision
- be overruled by
Synonyms
- override
- reverse
Antonyms
- uphold
Usage tip
强调凭更高权力否决，不只是表示不同意。
FAQ
- What does overrule mean?
- To use authority to reject or reverse a decision or objection.
- How is overrule pronounced?
- UK /ˌəʊvəˈruːl/, US /ˌoʊvɚˈruːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
