overhaul
美音:
[´əuvə´hɔl
]英音:
[´əuvə´hɔl
]v.检查
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overhaul为六级词汇
词形变化:
名词:overhauler 动词过去式:overhauled 过去分词:overhauled 现在分词:overhauling 第三人称单数:overhauls
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over-=above,across,beyond 从“覆盖”、“超越”、“胜过”引申为“过度”、“太过”之意
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overhaul
/,əʊvə'hɔ:l; ,ovɚ`hɔl/
v [Tn]
1 examine (sth) carefully and thoroughly and make any necessary repairs 彻底检修(某物)
*have the engine of a car overhauled 检修汽车的发动机
* (fig 比喻) The language syllabus needs to be completely overhauled. 那个语言教学大纲需全面修订.
2 catch up with and overtake (sth) 追上并超过(某事物)
*The fast cruiser soon overhauled the old cargo boat. 快速巡逻艇迅即赶上那艘旧货船.
/'əʊvəhɔ:l; `ovɚ,hɔl/
n thorough examinationfollowed by any necessary repairs 彻底检修; 大修
*I've taken my typewriter in for an overhaul. 我已把打字机拿去彻底检修了.
* The engine is due for an overhaul. 那台发动机该大修了.
* (infml joc 口, 谑) I'm going to the doctor for my annual overhaul, ie physical examination. 我要到医生那里作年度身体检查.