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overseas

/ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ · /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/

CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #4976 in the learning path

在海外;到国外

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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.

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