overtop
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈtɑːp/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈtɒp/
动词
1.
高过, 超出
to be taller than; to extend above the top of
示例:
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The new skyscraper will overtop all other buildings in the city.
这座新摩天大楼将超越城市中所有其他建筑。
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The waves began to overtop the seawall during the storm.
暴风雨期间，海浪开始漫过海堤。
2.
超越, 胜过
to overcome or surpass in quality or achievement
示例:
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Her performance will surely overtop all previous expectations.
她的表现肯定会超越所有先前的预期。
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His ambition was to overtop his rivals in every field.
他的抱负是在各个领域超越对手。