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单词 overhauling
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overhaul

verb

over·​haul ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl How to pronounce overhaul (audio)
overhauled; overhauling; overhauls

transitive verb

1
a
: to examine thoroughly
our systems of education are being constantly overhauled Saturday Rev.
b(1)
: repair
The mechanic overhauled the engine.
(2)
: to renovate, remake, revise, or renew thoroughly
Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.
2
: to haul or drag over
3
: overtake
The most imposing U.S. swimmer was overhauled by a 17-year-old Australian in the butterfly race.
overhaul
ˈō-vər-ˌhȯl How to pronounce overhaul (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • catch
  • catch up (with)
  • overtake
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

The mechanic overhauled the car's engine. They had to overhaul their original plans. Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.
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Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

overhaul 1 of 2

verb

over·​haul ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl How to pronounce overhaul (audio)
overhauled; overhauling
1
: to examine thoroughly and make necessary repairs or improvements on
Mechanics overhauled the car's engine.
2
: to catch up with : overtake
Police overhauled the thieves.

overhaul

2 of 2

noun

over·​haul ˈō-vər-ˌhȯl How to pronounce overhaul (audio)
: an instance of overhauling The ship underwent a complete overhaul.

overhauling

verb

present participle of overhaul
as in overtaking
to move fast enough to get even with in the final moments of the race, the horse in the rear sped forward at a furious pace and overhauled the horse that had been leading

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • overtaking
  • catching
  • chasing
  • pursuing
  • reaching
  • gaining
  • catching up (with)
  • passing
  • surpassing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • falling short
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