"overstepping" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 越界
• 超越界限

Definition

超越被接受的限制、界线或规则，尤其是在被认为不合适或不尊重的时候。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常用于负面语境，多与“界限”、“权威”等连用，属于正式或半正式用语。不要与单纯的“走”或“移动”相混淆。

Examples

He was overstepping when he gave orders to his boss.

他给老板下命令时就是在**越界**。

The student is overstepping by interrupting the teacher.

学生打断老师是在**越界**。

Please tell me if I am overstepping.

如果我**越界**了，请告诉我。

I don’t want to risk overstepping, so I’ll let you decide.

我不想冒**越界**的风险，所以你来决定吧。

She apologized for overstepping during the discussion.

她在讨论中**越界**后道歉了。

If you feel like I'm overstepping, just let me know—it's not my intention.

如果你觉得我**越界**了，请告诉我——这不是我的本意。