
overseas
/ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ · /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/
CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #4976 in the learning path
在海外;到国外
Definitions
adv. in or to a foreign country
在海外;到国外
adj. located in, coming from, or relating to foreign countries
海外的;国外的
Example
My cousin moved overseas and calls us every weekend.
我表亲搬到了国外,每个周末都给我们打电话。
Studying overseas can broaden students' perspectives, although adapting to a different culture often takes time.
出国留学能拓宽学生的视野,不过适应不同文化往往需要时间。
Collocations
- study overseas
- work overseas
- overseas markets
- overseas students
Synonyms
- abroad
Usage tip
作副词前不加to:go overseas;也可修饰名词。
FAQ
- What does overseas mean?
- in or to a foreign country located in, coming from, or relating to foreign countries
- How is overseas pronounced?
- UK /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/, US /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.