overlap
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/ˌəʊvərˈlæp/
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/ˌəʊvəˈlæp/
When one thing partly covers another thing
The roof tiles overlap to keep the rain out.
屋顶瓦片相互重叠以防水。
To place things so they partly cover each other
Make sure the shingles overlap by at least two inches.
确保木瓦至少重叠两英寸。
When two events happen at the same time
The meetings overlap, so I can't attend both.
会议时间重叠,所以我无法同时参加两个。
To share similar ideas or areas
Our research interests overlap in several areas.
我们的研究兴趣在几个领域有重叠。
The shared part between two things
There is some overlap between math and science skills.
数学和科学技能之间存在一些重叠。
The amount one thing covers another
The overlap between the boards should be one inch.
木板之间的重叠部分应为一英寸。
A time when two things happen together
There will be a two-day overlap between the old and new managers.
新旧经理之间将有两天的重叠期。