Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #1565
overall
/ˌoʊvəˈrɔl/
adjective
总的；全面的
核心释义
including everything or everyone; total
- 1.
全面的；全方位的
All-encompassing, all around.
- 2.
仅涉及主要特征的
involving only main features
大体的；概括的；全面的；全方位的；仅涉及主要特征的；全部的；全体的
用法In use
The overall cost of the project was lower than expected.
用法提示：overall在这里作形容词，修饰cost，表示“总体的”。
Her overall performance in the exam was excellent.
用法提示：overall作形容词，修饰performance，表示“整体的”。
The company's overall strategy focuses on innovation.
用法提示：overall作形容词，修饰strategy，表示“总体的”。
the overall pattern of his life
overall + noun
Overall performance has improved.
整体表现有所提高。
the overall + noun
用于指代特定整体情况。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- overall impression
- 总体印象
- The overall impression of the event was positive.这次活动的总体印象是积极的。
- overall effect
- 整体效果
- The overall effect of the changes was a significant improvement.这些变化的整体效果是显著的改善。
- overall score
- 总分
- She achieved the highest overall score in the exam.她在考试中取得了最高总分。
- overall cost
- 总成本
- The overall cost of the project exceeded the budget.该项目的总成本超出了预算。
- overall performance
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
over（在...上）+ all（全部）= 在全部之上 → 总体的。
语境与语域Context & Register
通常用于正式或中性语境，多出现在总结性描述或整体评价中。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
These words all end with the same sound /ɔːl/ as the stressed syllable of 'overall'. Be careful: words like 'over' and 'fall' do not rhyme because 'over' has /oʊvər/.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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