overstep
UK [ˌəʊ.və'step] US [ˌoʊ.vɚ-] (-pp-)
verb transitive
■to go further than what is considered acceptable or correct 超越，逾越（可以接受的或正确的限度）•The bad language in that play overstepped the limits/boundaries of what ought to be allowed on television.那部电视剧里不雅的语言超出了电视上可允许的限度。 •I think you're overstepping your authority.我认为你越权了。
UK [ˌəʊ.və'step] US [ˌoʊ.vɚ-] (-pp-)
verb transitive
overstep the mark
■to behave in a completely unacceptable way （行为）越轨，出格•You've overstepped the mark this time, Simpson - you're fired!这次你的行为太过分了，辛普森——你被解雇了！ |