| 单词 | overlook |
| 释义 | overlook v. /oh'veuhr look"/; n. /oh"veuhr look'/, v.t. 1. to fail to notice, perceive, or consider: to overlook a misspelled word. 2. to disregard or ignore indulgently, as faults or misconduct: Only a parent could overlook that kind of behavior. 3. to look over, as from a higher position: a balcony that overlooks the ballroom. 4. to afford a view over; look down or out upon: a hill overlooking the sea. 5. to rise above: The Washington Monument overlooks the tidal basin. 6. to excuse; pardon: a minor infraction we can overlook this time. 7. to look over in inspection, examination, or perusal: They allowed us to overlook the proposed contract. 8. to look after, oversee, or supervise: She has to overlook a large number of employees. 9. Archaic. to look upon with the evil eye; bewitch. n. 10. terrain, as on a cliff, that affords an attractive vista or a good view: Miles of landscape could be seen from the overlook. [1325-75; ME; see OVER-, LOOK] Syn. 1. miss. See slight. |
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