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A: My library books are five days overdue .
B: Oh, will you have to pay a fine?
overdue a. 1. 过期的，到期未付的；2. 早该有的，迟到的，延误的
A: The bath is overflowing !
B: Oh no, I forgot that I had one running.
overflow vt. 1. 满得外溢，外流，泛滥；2. (with)充满，洋溢
vt. 淹没，从．．．中溢出，多得使无法容纳
n. 1. 容纳不下的物（或人）；2. 溢出，满出；3. 溢流口，溢流管
A: Excuse me. I couldn’t help but overhear , but I think I am the person you are looking for.
B: What a coincidence!
overhear vt. 无意中听到，偷听到
A: It is a shame that our holidays don’t overlap .
B: Indeed, I would love to go on holidays with you.
overlap v. 1.（与．．．）部分重叠；2. （与．．．）部分相同
n. 重叠，重叠的部分
A: Did you make it to the other side of the mountain?
B: No, the overpass was blocked.
overpass n. 天桥，立交桥
A: My comment overrides my previous statement.
B: You are always changing your mind.
override vt. 1. 不顾，不理睬，否决；2. 压倒，优先于
A: His dislike for me was overt .
B: Oh, he did not make it that obvious.
overt a. 公开的，不隐蔽的
A: I am planning to overthrow the government.
B: That is a big plan. you will need help.
overthrow vt. 1. 推翻，打倒；2. 使终止，屏弃
n. 倾覆，终止，结束
A: Our car overturned when it hit the tree.
B: Was anyone injured?
overturn vt. 1. 使翻转，使倾覆，使倒下；2. 颠覆，推翻
vi. 倾覆，翻转，翻倒
A: Were you surprised by the gift?
B: Yes, I was completely overwhelmed .
overwhelm vt. 1. （感情上）使受不了，使不知所措；2. 征服，制服
A: I have an overwhelming need to sleep right now.
B: Well, what is keeping you from having a rest?
overwhelming a. 1. 势不可挡的，压倒的；2. 巨大的
A: What is that bird?
B: I think it is an owl .
owl. n. 猫头鹰
A: Is water a type of oxide ?
B: Yes, as it contains oxygen.
oxide n. 氧化物
A: Do you enjoy eating oysters ?
B: I have never tasted them.
oyster n. 牡蛎
A: Did you hear that the hole in the ozone is increasing in size?
B: Yes, it is a shame.
ozone n. 臭氧
A: You don’t seem to be arguing with your brother anymore.
B: No, we made a pact not to argue anymore.
pact n. 契约，协定，条约 | 
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