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Overlapped Meaning in English

word · lemma: overlap

ˈoʊvɝˌɫæpt
OH-ver-LAPT
ˌəʊvəlˈæpt
oh-vuh-LAPT

释义

When one thing partly covers or happens at the same time as another. Used for physical objects or events/times.

用法与细微差别

Often used for schedules ('the meetings overlapped'), physical objects ('papers overlapped on the desk'), or ideas. Usually past tense. 'Overlap' is the base verb.

例句

The two pictures overlapped on the wall.

basic

The meetings overlapped by ten minutes.

basic

Some colors overlapped in the painting.

basic

Their vacation plans overlapped, so they traveled together.

natural

Her work schedule overlapped with her brother's classes.

natural

The music from next door overlapped with ours at the party.

natural