| 单词 | overhaul |
| 释义 | overhaul v[Tn] 1 examine (sth) carefully and thoroughly and make any necessary repairs 彻底检修（某物） have the engine of a car overhauled 检修汽车的发动机 (fig 比喻) The language syllabus needs to be completely overhauled. 那个语言教学大纲需全面修订. 2 catch up with and overtake (sth) 追上并超过（某事物） The fast cruiser soon overhauled the old cargo boat. 快速巡逻艇迅即赶上那艘旧货船. overhaul n thorough examinationfollowed by any necessary repairs 彻底检修; 大修 I´ve taken my typewriter in for an overhaul. 我已把打字机拿去彻底检修了. The engine is due for an overhaul. 那台发动机该大修了. (infml joc 口, 谑) I´m going to the doctor for my annual overhaul, ie physical examination. 我要到医生那里作年度身体检查. |
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