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.
屋頂瓦片相互重疊以防水。
To place things so they partly cover each other
Make sure the shingles overlap by at least two inches.
確保木瓦至少重疊兩英寸。
When two events happen at the same time
The meetings overlap, so I can't attend both.
會議時間重疊,所以我無法同時參加兩個。
To share similar ideas or areas
Our research interests overlap in several areas.
我們的研究興趣在幾個領域有重疊。
The shared part between two things
There is some overlap between math and science skills.
數學和科學技能之間存在一些重疊。
The amount one thing covers another
The overlap between the boards should be one inch.
木板之間的重疊部分應為一英寸。
A time when two things happen together
There will be a two-day overlap between the old and new managers.
新舊經理之間將有兩天的重疊期。