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surmount

UK //səˈmaʊnt//US //sərˈmaʊnt//

词源

源自中古英语 'surmounten',借自古法语 'surmonter',由 'sur-'(意为‘在…之上’)和 'monter'(意为‘上升’)组成,最终源于拉丁语 'supermontare'。

verb

❶ 克服、战胜困难或障碍,指通过努力或技巧成功解决某个难题或挑战。

“She managed to surmount all the obstacles in her career.”

(她成功克服了职业生涯中的所有障碍。)

“With determination, he surmounted his fear of public speaking.”

(凭借决心,他克服了对公开演讲的恐惧。)

❶ 位于某物之上或顶端,通常指物理上的覆盖或超越。

“A golden statue surmounts the building.”

(一座金色雕像矗立在建筑物的顶端。)

“The hill is surmounted by an ancient castle.”

(山顶上有一座古老的城堡。)

同义词:overcome, conquer, overpower, prevail, master

常见短语

surmount difficulties — 指克服困难或挑战,通常用于描述通过努力或智慧解决问题。

“She has the ability to surmount difficulties with ease.”

(她有能力轻松克服困难。)

surmount a challenge — 指成功应对或解决某个挑战,强调战胜困难的过程。

“The team worked together to surmount the challenge.”

(团队共同努力克服了这一挑战。)