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单词 overslaugh
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Definition of overslaugh in English:

overslaugh

verb ˈəʊvəslɔːˌōvərˈslô
[with object]US dated
  • Pass over (someone) in favour of another.

    〈美〉(在挑选时)跳过,不选,不考虑

    during the war officers were often overslaughed

    在战争期间军官们经常不作考虑对象。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The fact that he is younger in years than other deserving officers should not be sufficient reason for overslaughing him again.
    • I, who have not only devoted my time, my talents, and my energies, to our noble and holy cause, but have perilled my life in it, am to be overslaughed to make room for Mr. Frank.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Dutch overslag (noun), from overslaan 'pass over'.

Definition of overslaugh in US English:

overslaugh

verbˌōvərˈslô
[with object]US dated
  • Pass over (someone) in favor of another.

    〈美〉(在挑选时)跳过,不选,不考虑

    during the war officers were often overslaughed

    在战争期间军官们经常不作考虑对象。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The fact that he is younger in years than other deserving officers should not be sufficient reason for overslaughing him again.
    • I, who have not only devoted my time, my talents, and my energies, to our noble and holy cause, but have perilled my life in it, am to be overslaughed to make room for Mr. Frank.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Dutch overslag (noun), from overslaan ‘pass over’.

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