overlook
gb/ˈoʊvɚlˌʊk/ us/ˈoʊvɚlˌʊk/
B2
英语
~ 9100
义项
0 个义项
动词
B2
action
1
fail to notice or consider
To miss seeing or thinking about something, usually by accident.
用法模式：
to overlook [something]
常见错误：
Learners often confuse this meaning with the 'forgive/ignore' meaning. In this sense, 'overlook' usually means you did not see or think about something, often by accident. If you see the problem but decide not to act on it, that is the other sense (to overlook = to ignore or forgive). Also, learners sometimes say *'overlook at something'*; the verb here is transitive and does not take 'at': say 'overlook a problem', not 'overlook at a problem'.
近义词
miss (General and very common word for not noticing something; less formal and slightly broader in use.)
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neglect (Suggests not giving enough attention or care; often stronger or more critical than 'overlook'.)
反义词
notice (Direct opposite: to become aware of something by seeing or hearing it.)
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consider (Opposite in the sense of actively thinking about something rather than failing to think about it.)
搭配
overlook a detail
|overlook an error
|easily overlooked
|cannot be overlooked
|tend to overlook
主题
thinking
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The editor overlooked several spelling mistakes in the final version.
- We cannot overlook the impact that social media has on young people.
- In their rush to grow, the company overlooked basic safety rules.
- The study completely overlooked the role of climate change.
- I think you’re overlooking an important detail in your argument.
学习者例句
- I overlooked one small mistake in my report.
- He overlooked my email and did not answer.
- The plan is good, but it overlooks the cost.
- They overlooked the risk of heavy rain.
- She overlooked a key point in the meeting.
动词
B2
relation
2
have a view over something
If a room, window, or building overlooks something, you can see that thing from it, usually from higher up.
用法模式：
[a place] overlooks [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think this meaning is related to 'to miss or ignore'. Here, 'overlook' is about physical position and view, not about attention. It is often used in descriptions of houses, hotels, and cities. Do not say *'overlook to the sea'*; say 'overlook the sea'.
近义词
face (Focuses on the direction a building points toward; does not always imply a higher position the way 'overlook' often does.)
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look out over (A phrasal alternative that also suggests viewing something from above or at a distance.)
反义词
face away from (Describes a building or window that is oriented in the opposite direction, so the view does not include the thing mentioned.)
搭配
room overlooking the sea
|balcony overlooking the garden
|apartment overlooking the park
|terrace overlooking the city
|hotel overlooking the beach
主题
travel
|home
|geography
|space
|housing
例句
- Our bedroom overlooks a quiet courtyard.
- The restaurant terrace overlooks the river and the old bridge.
- Their office overlooks the main square in the city center.
- We booked a room that overlooks the ocean.
- From the hill that overlooks the town, you can see for miles.
学习者例句
- My hotel room overlooks the lake.
- The kitchen window overlooks a busy street.
- Their house overlooks a small park.
- We ate dinner on a balcony that overlooks the river.
- The castle overlooks the whole valley.
动词
C1
action
3
ignore or forgive a fault
To see a problem or mistake but decide not to care about it or not to punish it.
用法模式：
to overlook [a fault / a mistake / behavior]
常见错误：
Learners often confuse this meaning with the 'fail to notice' sense. In this sense, the person DOES see the mistake but chooses not to react. Context like 'decided to overlook', 'willing to overlook', or 'cannot overlook this behavior' usually shows this intentional meaning.
近义词
forgive (Emphasizes emotional letting go of hurt; 'overlook' can be cooler and more practical.)
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excuse (Suggests accepting a reason for the fault; 'overlook' may simply mean not reacting.)
反义词
punish (Direct opposite in contexts where someone chooses not to punish a fault.)
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hold against (Opposite of letting a fault go; you remember it and allow it to affect your opinion or actions.)
搭配
overlook a minor mistake
|overlook his past
|willing to overlook
|overlook small faults
|cannot overlook this behavior
主题
emotions
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The manager decided to overlook his lateness because he is usually very reliable.
- She was willing to overlook his past mistakes and give him another chance.
- We cannot overlook this kind of behavior in the classroom.
- The club sometimes overlooks minor rule violations to keep the atmosphere relaxed.
- He tends to overlook his friends’ flaws because he values their loyalty.
学习者例句
- My boss overlooked my mistake this time.
- Parents often overlook small problems with their children.
- The teacher did not overlook cheating on the test.
- She overlooked his rude comment and changed the topic.
- I cannot overlook this serious problem.
动词
formal
C1
action
4
supervise or manage work
To be the person who checks and controls the work of other people.
用法模式：
to overlook [work / operations / staff]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use this sense where 'oversee' or 'supervise' would be more natural. Also, be careful not to confuse this with 'to miss/not notice'. In work contexts, 'overlook the project' can mean 'manage the project' or 'miss the project' depending on context, so many writers prefer 'oversee' to avoid ambiguity.
近义词
supervise (Very close in meaning; more common and straightforward in modern business English.)
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oversee (Near-perfect synonym; often preferred in formal and written contexts.)
反义词
neglect (Opposite in the sense of not giving needed attention or care to work or people.)
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abdicate (More formal; to give up responsibility, the opposite of actively overseeing it.)
搭配
overlook daily operations
|overlook the project
|overlook the staff
|overlook production
|overlook the department
主题
work
|business
|management
例句
- She was hired to overlook the day-to-day running of the office.
- A senior engineer will overlook the construction of the new bridge.
- The committee will overlook the implementation of the new policy.
- He now overlooks operations in three different countries.
- Two supervisors overlook the work of all the interns.
学习者例句
- My manager overlooks our team of ten people.
- A coach overlooks the players during training.
- She overlooks the sales department in our company.
- One teacher overlooks the exam in each classroom.
- He was asked to overlook the new project.
名词
B2
entity
5
high place with a wide view
A place high above the ground where you can stop and see a big view of the land.
用法模式：
a(n) [adjective] overlook
常见错误：
Learners may not recognize that 'overlook' can be a noun. In American English, 'scenic overlook' is common on road signs in national parks and highways.
近义词
viewpoint (Very close in meaning; used more generally for any place with a good view.)
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lookout (Similar idea but can also imply a place used for watching for danger.)
反义词
lowland (A general term for low, flat land; opposite in elevation to a high viewing point like an overlook.)
搭配
scenic overlook
|mountain overlook
|roadside overlook
|viewpoint overlook
|stop at an overlook
主题
travel
|nature
|geography
例句
- We pulled over at a roadside overlook to take photos of the valley.
- The trail ends at a rocky overlook with an amazing view of the lake.
- From the overlook, you can see the river winding through the forest.
- Tour buses often stop at the main overlook above the city.
- There was a small overlook with benches halfway up the mountain.
学习者例句
- We stopped at an overlook to see the mountains.
- The bus stopped at a scenic overlook.
- There is an overlook near the top of the hill.
- From the overlook, we saw the town below.
- Many tourists visit the overlook in the national park.
语法
词典原形
overlook
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚlˌʊk/
US/ˈoʊvɚlˌʊk/
音节与重音
over - look （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: overlook
- Plural: overlooks
Verb
- Base: overlook
- 3rd Person Singular: overlooks
- Present Participle: overlooking
- Past: overlooked
词族
Forms
overlooks
noun
overlooking
verb
overlooked
verb
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