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overcome

UK //ˌəʊvəˈkʌm//US //ˌoʊvərˈkʌm//

词源

源自古英语 ofercuman,由 over(超过)和 cuman(来)组成,字面意思为‘超越而来’。

verb

❶ 成功战胜或克服困难、障碍或负面情绪,强调通过努力或决心解决问题。

“She overcame her fear of public speaking by practicing daily.”

(她通过每天练习克服了公开演讲的恐惧。)

“The team overcame many challenges to win the championship.”

(这支队伍克服了许多挑战才赢得冠军。)

❶ 被某种强烈情感或感觉所压倒,通常用于被动语态。

“She was overcome with joy when she heard the good news.”

(听到好消息时,她喜极而泣。)

“The rescuers were overcome by smoke in the burning building.”

(救援人员在燃烧的建筑物中被浓烟熏倒。)

同义词:conquer, defeat, surmount, prevail, master

常见短语

overcome obstacles — 指成功解决或跨越遇到的困难或阻碍,常用于描述个人成长或项目进展。

“With determination, you can overcome any obstacles in your path.”

(只要有决心,你就能克服前进路上的任何障碍。)

overcome adversity — 战胜逆境或不幸处境,强调在困难条件下的成功。

“Her story of overcoming adversity inspired many people.”

(她战胜逆境的故事激励了很多人。)