overstep

英 [əʊvə'step] 美[,ovɚ'stɛp]
  • vt. 逾越;超出…的限度

词态变化


第三人称单数: oversteps;过去式: overstepped;过去分词: overstepped;现在分词: overstepping;

英英释意


1. pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
2. go beyond;
"She exceeded our expectations"
"She topped her performance of last year"

英文词源


overstep (v.)
Old English ofersteppan "to step over or beyond, cross, exceed;" see over- + step (v.). From the beginning used in figurative senses. Related: Overstepped; overstepping.

词组搭配


overstep the mark

behave in an unacceptable way

越轨,犯规;违法

实用场景例句


to overstep your authority
越权

牛津词典

He tends to overstep the boundaries of good taste.
他往往文雅过度而流于庸俗。

牛津词典

The Commission is sensitive to accusations that it is overstepping its authority...
该委员会对认为其越权的指责颇为敏感。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

In male company, perhaps he did overstep the bounds of propriety.
在清一色男性的公司里,可能他的举止确实有失得体。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

Now, there are two factors to tempt the medicine to overstep its borders.
当今, 有两个因素在诱惑医学超越固有的疆界.

期刊摘选

" Inspiration comes from nature, the most importance of service is realize ", " Leading current, Overstep vogue "
“ 灵感源于自然, 服务重在实现 ”, “ 引领潮流 、 超越时尚 ”

期刊摘选

Did the Obama administration overstep its powers in an effort to save the ailing automaker?
究竟奥巴马政府在营救克莱斯勒时是否有越权之举?

期刊摘选

Overstep the ego, common development, is a target that We always struggle for.
超越自我共同发展, 始终是我们奋斗的目标.

期刊摘选

The configure of TPS system, operation limits and overstep control system are addressed in detail.
重点对TPS系统的配置 、 操作权限、超驰调节系统等进行了较详细的介绍.

期刊摘选

Finally understood that, is away from me actually to be unable to overstep.
终于明白, 距离我却无法逾越.

期刊摘选

The goods listed in the application must not overstep the approved or registered scope of business.
申报的商品不得超出核准或者登记的经营范围.

期刊摘选

to overstep your authority
越权

《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

In male company, perhaps he did overstep the bounds of propriety.
在清一色男性的公司里,可能他的举止确实有失得体。

柯林斯例句

Parents fear they might overstep these invisible boundaries.
父母担心他们可能会逾越这些无形的界限。

柯林斯例句