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单词 overlook
释义
overlook
(vəʳlʊk )
Word forms: overlooks , overlooking , overlooked
1. verb B2
If a building or window overlooks a place, you can see the place clearly from the building or window.
Pretty and comfortable rooms overlook a flower-filled garden. [VERB noun]
Jack Aldwych lived in a huge, old two-storeyed house overlooking Harbord. [VERB-ing]
2. verb
If you overlook a fact or problem, you do not notice it, or do not realize how important it is.
We overlook all sorts of warning signals about our own health. [VERB noun]
...a fact that we all tend to overlook. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: miss, forget, neglect, omit  
3. verb
If you overlook someone's faults or bad behaviour, you forgive them and take no action.
...satisfying relationships that enable them to overlook each other's faults. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: ignore, excuse, forgive, pardon  
Collocations:
overlook a pool
They all have private patios or terraces, and superior options overlook the pool.
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Terraces scented by a garden full of roses overlook the pool and there's a dining area in the shade of a pergola.
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We were shown to our amazing suite with a balcony overlooking the pool - and knew we had struck gold.
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Breakfasts can be taken on the stoep (veranda), which overlooks the pool and gardens.
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On the other side of the swimming pool, towelled nudists are ordering dinner in a restaurant that overlooks the pool.
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overlook a river
Cool lawns and lime allées overlook a river plain, and to one side long herbaceous borders lead to a highly colourful walled garden.
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Both overlook the river and have external drinking facilities.
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The back of the house features bow windows that overlook the river.
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Park benches shaded by trees also overlook the river.
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He indicates the computer on his desk overlooking the river.
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overlook a square
The house has a grand hallway and large sash windows to the front of the property that overlook the square.
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By 2005, flats in converted buildings overlooking the square commanded a 16 per cent premium over those in nearby streets.
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The security forces moved in without warning, taking up positions on a bridge overlooking the square and moving to encircle the camp.
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While we didn't break the bank and have dinner — think prices of 400 or more for two — we did sample breakfast in a seat by the window overlooking the square.
The Sun
His body was suspended for three days from the billboard overlooking the square.
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overlook a valley
There are various great day hikes to the smaller mountain douwars and to the riverside hills which overlook the valley.
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Like the others in the area it teeters on a high bluff overlooking the valley.
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Yoga came later, on a plateau overlooking a valley of almond groves - exercise with a view.
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The more interesting are the visuals that overlook the valley in a synchronizing way of contouring the old cultural heritage with the increasing encroachment of the concrete jungle.
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Guests can grape-stomp overlooking the valley.
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overlook the town
To the north, hills and mountains overlook the town.
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Travelling by motorcycle with his cousin, hiding in the woods when helicopters were overhead, he found a perch on a hill overlooking the town.
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I guess for the residents of that large building overlooking the town, it's a mere zephyr.
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He used part of the profits to build a 50ft high obelisk on a hill overlooking the town.
The Sun
There are just 10 rooms, along with a sleek lounge, an extensive patio overlooking the town, sun loungers on private balconies and a little spa.
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restaurant overlooks
People stand and giggle as garra rufa fish nibble at their feet; a trendy healthconscious restaurant overlooks the water.
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The restaurant overlooks the garden in an airy space with gnarly wood tables.
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Its award-winning restaurant overlooks the pool.
The Sun
room overlooks
The reception room overlooks the dining area and opens on to a terrace above the living area.
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The sitting room has a gas stove and the kitchen/dining room overlooks a courtyard garden.
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Our back room overlooks a delivery area.
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To illustrate his point, the sheriff takes us into the jail where a darkened control room overlooks four groups of cells containing inmates in black-and-white striped jumpsuits.
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The dining room overlooks the lake and serves northwest regional cuisine.
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terrace overlooks
For hotter days — and there should be plenty — a large terrace overlooks the private pool.
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Our terrace overlooks a water garden in which four fountains play.
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A dining terrace overlooks a small pool, but it's inside where the accommodation really shines thanks to chic minimalist decor, three good-sized bedrooms and a living room with a fireplace.
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The flat's terrace overlooks the river.
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There are diving, kayaking and sailing excursions for the adventurous, while the dining room's candlelit terrace overlooks the beach.
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tower overlooks
A museum contains items of interest that were found when the site was excavated and a large observation tower overlooks the site.
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A 100 ft high fire tower overlooks the forest and was used in the early days to watch for wild fires.
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The tower overlooks an old holm oak, on top of which rest heron nests.
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The tower overlooks a circular park.
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window overlooks
Above this, the clerestory window overlooks the neighbouring garden — you might get away with clear glass, but as a courtesy, you should probably use opaque glazing in this location.
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A rose window overlooks the short side, which has three arcades.
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The main window overlooks the garden.
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A window overlooks the beach.
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Translations:
Chinese: 俯瞰
Japanese: 見落とす
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