overrun
/ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/ · /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/
CEFR level C1Topic CityWord #5460 in the learning path
侵占；大量充斥
Definitions
v. To spread through or occupy a place in unwanted numbers.
侵占；大量充斥
v. To continue beyond an agreed time or cost limit.
超出时间或费用限度
n. An amount by which planned time or costs are exceeded.
超时；超支
Example
Weeds have overrun the garden since our neighbours moved away.
邻居搬走后，花园里就长满了杂草。
Major infrastructure projects often overrun their budgets when planners underestimate material costs and construction delays.
规划者低估材料成本和施工延误时，大型基础设施项目往往会超支。
Collocations
- be overrun with weeds
- overrun the budget
- cost overrun
Usage tip
变化为overran、overrun；名词重音在首音节。
FAQ
- What does overrun mean?
- To spread through or occupy a place in unwanted numbers. To continue beyond an agreed time or cost limit. An amount by which planned time or costs are exceeded.
- How is overrun pronounced?
- UK /ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/, US /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
