overstep

.әuvә'step

v pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
v be superior or better than some standard

vt. 踏过, 逾越, 超出...的限度
[法] 违犯, 逾越

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overstep由前缀over-和动词step组成。前缀over-表示“过度、超过”，而step意为“步、脚步”。因此，overstep的意思是“超过某种界限或规则”。

例句

1. She did not want to overstep her boundaries at work.

她不想在工作中越界。

2. It's important to know when to speak up and when to overstep.

知道何时发言和何时越界是很重要的。

3. He was warned not to overstep his authority as a manager.

他被警告不要越权作为经理。