overview
/ˈəʊvəvjuː/ · /ˈoʊvɚvjuː/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #5406 in the learning path
概述；综述
Definitions
n. A short account presenting the main features of a subject.
概述；综述
Example
Our guide gave us an overview of the tour.
导游向我们简要介绍了游览安排。
The opening section provides an overview of the main challenges facing renewable energy development.
开篇部分概述了可再生能源发展面临的主要挑战。
Collocations
- provide an overview
- a brief overview
- a general overview
- an overview of
Synonyms
- summary
- outline
Usage tip
通常作可数名词；搭配an overview of。
FAQ
- What does overview mean?
- A short account presenting the main features of a subject.
- How is overview pronounced?
- UK /ˈəʊvəvjuː/, US /ˈoʊvɚvjuː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
