•They managed to surmount all opposition/objections to their plans.他们设法摆平了对他们计划的所有反对意见。

•There are still a few technical problems/obstacles/hurdles to be surmounted before the product can be put on sale to the public.在这个产品对大众销售之前，还有一些技术问题要解决。

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•The central 12-foot column is surmounted by a bronze angel with outspread wings.中央12英尺高的柱子顶上立着一座展翅欲飞的天使铜像。