单词 | overcome |
释义 | overcome —overcome /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/ aep /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ verb [I or T] (overcame, overcome) (DEAL WITH) ↑Verb Endings for overcome ► B2 to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something: » Juventus overcame Ajax in a thrilling match.» to overcome difficulties/obstacles/problems/resistance» Eventually she managed to overcome her shyness in class.» 20,000 demonstrators sang "We shall overcome" as they marched through Washington.Thesaurus+: ↑Dealing with things or people , ↑Acting and acts , ↑Coping and not coping , ↑Tolerating and enduring• • • Extra Examples:» Their resolute opposition to new working methods was difficult to overcome.» The plan was designed to help women and minorities overcome discrimination in the workplace.» He overcame all obstacles in his path to the top.» What are the prospects for overcoming the strife between the Christian minority and Muslim majority?» This film reveals their resourcefulness in overcoming appalling weather and treacherous terrain.verb [T usually passive] (overcame, overcome) (UNABLE TO ACT) ↑Verb Endings for overcome ► C2 to prevent someone from being able to act or think in the usual way: » They were overcome by fumes from the fire and had to be carried out of their houses.» Overcome with/by emotion, she found herself unable to speak for a few minutes.Thesaurus+: ↑Preventing and impeding , ↑Limiting and restricting |
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