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| /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ |
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| 1 | if two objects overlap , or one overlaps the other , the edge of one fits over the edge of the other （与…）互搭；（与…）复叠 |
| The roof tiles need to overlap a little more. 屋顶的瓦片需要多一些交搭。 |
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| 2 | if subjects overlap , or one overlaps the other , some aspects are shared by more than one subject （学科）部分相同，部分交叉 |
| +with The geology and geography courses tend to overlap. 地质课与地理课往往有部分交叉。 |
| | 2a | if the responsibilities of two or more people or organizations overlap , there are some things for which they share responsibility （职责）部分重叠 | |
| | 2b | if two events overlap , or one overlaps the other , one starts before the other ends （与…）部分同时发生；（时间上）重叠 | |
| | 2c | if ideas or opinions overlap , they are similar in some ways but not in every way （想法或观点）部分相似 | |
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| DERIVED WORD |
| overlapping adj |
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