| 单词 | overpass |
| 释义 | overpass n. /oh"veuhr pas', -pahs'/; v. /oh'veuhr pas", -pahs"/, n. , v. , overpassed or overpast, overpassing. n. 1. a road, pedestrian walkway, railroad, bridge, etc., crossing over some barrier, as another road or walkway. v.t. 2. to pass over or traverse (a region, space, etc.): We had overpassed the frontier during the night. 3. to pass beyond (specified limits, bounds, etc.); exceed; overstep; transgress: to overpass the bounds of good judgment. 4. to get over (obstacles, difficulties, etc.); surmount: to overpass the early days of privation and uncertainty. 5. to go beyond, exceed, or surpass: Greed had somehow overpassed humanitarianism. 6. to pass through (time, experiences, etc.): to overpass one's apprenticeship. 7. to overlook; ignore; disregard; omit: We could hardly overpass such grievous faults. The board overpassed him when promotions were awarded. v.i. 8. to pass over; pass by: Under the bridge there was the din of cars overpassing. [1250-1300; ME; see OVER-, PASS] |
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