| 释义 |
over·slaugh
I. \ˈōvə(r)ˌslȯ\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Dutch overslaan to pass over, omit, from Middle Dutch overslaen, from over + slaen to strike; akin to Old English ofer, adverb & preposition, over and to Old English slēan to strike, beat, slay — more at over, slay
1. : to pass over or remit by overslaugh
2. : to pass over especially for an appointment or promotion in favor of another : ignore the claims of
3. : hinder, obstruct
II. noun
(-s)
: exemption from a duty in the British armed forces because detailed on a superior duty |