overlook

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高考四级六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

n. a high place affording a good view
v. look past, fail to notice
v. watch over

vt. 俯瞰, 远眺, 没注意到
n. 眺望, 俯瞰到的景色

Collins 星级

3,391

BNC 频率

3,139

使用频率

overlook 由前缀 over- 和动词 look 组成。前缀 over- 意为“超过、在上面”，而 look 意为“看”。因此，overlook 可以理解为“从上面看”或“忽视”。

例句

1. I often overlook small details when I am in a hurry.

我在匆忙的时候经常忽视小细节。

2. Don't overlook the importance of regular exercise for your health.

不要忽视定期锻炼对你健康的重要性。

3. She tends to overlook the advice of her friends.

她往往忽视朋友们的建议。