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overhaul

UK //ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl//US //ˌoʊvərˈhɔːl//

词源

源自中古英语 'overhalen',由 'over-'(彻底)和 'halen'(拉、拖)组成,原意为彻底检查船只的索具。

verb

❶ 彻底检查或修理某物,通常指对机器、系统或流程进行全面检修和改进。

“The mechanic overhauled the car engine to improve its performance.”

(机械师彻底检修了汽车发动机以提高性能。)

“The company plans to overhaul its outdated IT system next year.”

(公司计划明年彻底更新其过时的IT系统。)

同义词:renovate, revamp, refurbish

noun

❶ 指对某物进行全面检查、修理或改进的过程,通常涉及重大改变或更新。

“The factory is closed for a major overhaul of its production line.”

(工厂因生产线大修而暂时关闭。)

“The tax system is undergoing a complete overhaul to simplify procedures.”

(税务系统正在进行全面改革以简化程序。)

同义词:renovation, reconstruction, reorganization

常见短语

major overhaul — 指对系统、设备或流程进行的大规模检修或改革,通常涉及根本性改变。

“The hospital is preparing for a major overhaul of its emergency services.”

(医院正准备对其急诊服务进行大规模改革。)

complete overhaul — 表示对某事物进行彻底、全面的检查或改造,不遗漏任何部分。

“The old house needs a complete overhaul before we can move in.”

(这栋老房子需要彻底翻修后我们才能搬进去。)