| [/ˏəuvəˈhɔːl; ˏovɚˋhɔl/] v [Tn] 用法:
1 examine (sth) carefully and thoroughly and make any necessary repairs 彻底检修（某物）:
have the engine of a car overhauled 检修汽车的发动机 *
(fig 比喻) The language syllabus needs to be completely overhauled. 那个语言教学大纲需全面修订. 用法:
2 catch up with and overtake (sth) 追上并超过（某事物）:
The fast cruiser soon overhauled the old cargo boat. 快速巡逻艇迅即赶上那艘旧货船. overhaul 2
[/ˈəuvəhɔːl; ˋovɚˏhɔl/] n thorough examinationfollowed by any necessary repairs 彻底检修; 大修:
I've taken my typewriter in for an overhaul. 我已把打字机拿去彻底检修了. *
The engine is due for an overhaul. 那台发动机该大修了. *
(infml joc 口, 谑) I'm going to the doctor for my annual overhaul, ie physical examination. 我要到医生那里作年度身体检查. |