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Overshot Meaning in English

word · lemma: overshoot

ˈoʊvɝˌʃɑt
OH-vur-SHOT
ˌəʊvəʃˈɒt
oh-vuh-SHOT

释义

'Overshot' is the past tense of 'overshoot' and means to go past or beyond a target or limit, especially by accident.

用法与细微差别

'Overshot' is used mainly in formal or neutral contexts, often for physical movement (like braking late) or figurative limits (budgets, time). Not to be confused with 'overlook' (to miss seeing something) or 'overdo' (to do too much). Common phrase: 'overshot the mark.'

例句

The car overshot the stop sign and had to turn around.

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He overshot the target during practice.

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We overshot our budget this month.

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I almost missed my exit because I overshot it on the highway.

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She shot the ball too hard and overshot the goal.

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Looks like we overshot the restaurant—let's turn back.

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