| 单词 | overflow |
| 释义 | overflow v. & n. --v 1. tr. a flow over (the brim, limits, etc.). b flow over the brim or limits of. 2. intr. a (of a receptacle etc.) be so full that the contents overflow it (until the cup was overflowing). b (of contents) overflow a container. 3. tr. (of a crowd etc.) extend beyond the limits of (a room etc.). 4. tr. flood (a surface or area). 5. intr. (foll. by with) be full of. 6. intr. (of kindness, a harvest, etc.) be very abundant. --n (also attrib.) 1. what overflows or is superfluous (mop up the overflow; put the overflow audience in another room). 2. an instance of overflowing (overflow occurs when both systems are run together). 3. (esp. in a bath or sink) an outlet for excess water etc. 4. Computing the generation of a number having more digits than the assigned location. Phrases and idioms overflow meeting a meeting for those who cannot be accommodated at the main gathering. Etymology: OE oferflowan (as OVER-, FLOW) |
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