overlap
gb/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/ us/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/
B2
英语
~ 6200
义项
0 个义项
动词
B2
action
1
share part of same area or time
to be partly the same in area, time, or topic as something else, so that one part is shared
用法模式：
[something] overlaps (with) [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes say "overlap each other" (e.g., "Their jobs overlap each other"). In most cases, simply say "their jobs overlap" or "their jobs overlap with each other". Another common error is using "cross" or "mix" instead of "overlap" when talking about shared time or topics.
近义词
intersect (Often used for lines, sets, or more technical contexts; slightly more formal than "overlap".)
反义词
separate (Emphasizes that things are kept apart in space, time, or subject, with no shared part.)
搭配
overlap with
|overlap in time
|overlap significantly
|overlap partially
|duties overlap
|overlapping roles
主题
daily life
|work
|academia
|space
|time
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Our work hours overlap, so we usually take lunch together.
- The two courses overlap in content, so you do not need to take both.
- Some of their responsibilities overlap with mine, which can cause confusion.
- Summer holidays often overlap with the peak tourist season.
- On the map, the two regions overlap in the central valley.
学习者例句
- My English class overlaps with my job, so I cannot go.
- Some of these ideas overlap with what we talked about yesterday.
- Their meetings overlap, so he can only attend one.
- The two images overlap on the screen.
- Parts of the two projects overlap in a good way.
名词
B2
relation
2
shared part between two things
the shared part between two or more things in area, time, or topic
用法模式：
an overlap between [something] and [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes treat "overlap" only as an uncountable noun and avoid using "an overlap" (e.g., "There is overlap" instead of the more natural "There is some overlap" or "There is a big overlap"). Both countable and uncountable uses are common.
近义词
intersection (More formal and often used in technical, mathematical, or academic contexts to describe the shared part.)
反义词
gap (Refers to the space or difference where there is no shared part between things.)
搭配
significant overlap
|considerable overlap
|a lot of overlap
|overlap between
|areas of overlap
|overlap in responsibilities
主题
work
|academia
|planning
|space
|time
|core_vocabulary
例句
- There is a lot of overlap between the two job descriptions.
- The overlap between the two committees sometimes creates confusion.
- We tried to reduce the overlap in topics covered by the textbooks.
- The study found a clear overlap between stress and sleep problems.
- We need some overlap between shifts to allow for handover.
学习者例句
- There is some overlap between the two courses.
- I see a big overlap in their skills.
- We want less overlap in our work.
- The overlap between the shows is only ten minutes.
- This chart shows the overlap between the two groups.
名词
technical
C1
entity
3
part of material covering another part
the piece of material that lies over and covers part of another piece, for example in clothes or on a roof
用法模式：
an overlap of [material]
近义词
lap joint (A more specific technical term used especially in engineering and carpentry for a particular way of overlapping materials.)
反义词
butt joint (Describes a joint where two pieces touch end-to-end or edge-to-edge without overlapping.)
搭配
tile overlap
|roof overlap
|overlap joint
|paper overlap
|sufficient overlap
主题
construction
|engineering
|design
|housing
|clothing
|work
例句
- Make sure there is enough overlap between the roof tiles to keep water out.
- The fabric skirt has a front overlap that closes with buttons.
- Insufficient overlap in the metal sheets caused the roof to leak.
- The drawing shows the minimum overlap required for a safe joint.
- They increased the overlap of the panels for extra strength.
学习者例句
- The roof tiles have a large overlap.
- There is a small overlap between the two metal plates.
- We need more overlap so the rain cannot get in.
- The door has an overlap to stop the wind.
- Please check the overlap of the wooden boards.
语法
词典原形
overlap
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/
US/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/
音节与重音
over - lap （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: overlap
- Plural: overlap, overlaps
Verb
- Base: overlap
- 3rd Person Singular: overlaps
- Present Participle: overlapping
- Past: overlapped
词族
Forms
overlaps
noun
overlapping
verb
overlapped
verb
Negative and opposite forms
non-overlapping
adjective
语法重点
- Irregular present participle: overlapping Verb
- Irregular past: overlapped Verb
相关表达
overlap with
1/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
share part with something else
to be partly the same as something else in area, time, or topic
例句
- My shift overlaps with hers, so we can discuss the handover.
- These two reports overlap with each other in several sections.
- The conference dates overlap with my vacation plans.