overlap
verb UK [ˌəʊ.vəˈlæp] US [ˌoʊ.və˞-]
(-pp-)
intransitive or transitive
■to cover something partly by going over its edge; to cover part of the same space （与…）交叠，（与…）部分重叠，叠盖•The fence is made of panels which overlap (each other).这个围栏是由交叠的板条搭成的。 intransitive
■If two or more activities, subjects or periods of time overlap, they have some parts which are the same （活动、课程或时间）互相重叠，有共同之处•My musical tastes don't overlap with my brother's at all.我对音乐的喜好和我弟弟完全不一样。
noun countable or uncountable UK [ˈəʊ.və.læp] US [ˈoʊ.və˞-/
■the amount by which two things or activities cover the same area 重叠部分；相同之处•The roof tiles will need an overlap of several centimetres.屋顶的瓦片需要互相重叠几公分。 •There are some overlaps between the products of the two companies.这两家公司的产品有些是相同的。 |