Word · Frequency #21073
overhang
挑檐；屋檐
The part of a roof that extends beyond the outside walls of a building.
- 1.
The volume that tips the balance between the demand and the supply toward demand lagging supply.
使供需平衡偏向于需求落后于供应的那部分量。
- 2.
That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.
屋顶结构中超出建筑物外墙的部分；屋檐。
- 3.
A fatty roll of pubis flab that hangs over one's genitals; a FUPA.
悬垂在生殖器上方的耻骨脂肪卷；小腹赘肉。
- 4.
Anything that overhangs or protrudes over its base, such as a wave immediately before breaking, or a protruding cliff or rock wall.
悬垂物；突出物(如即将破碎的波浪或突出的悬崖、岩壁)
悬垂物；突出物；积压；过剩；阴阜垂肉；小腹赘肉；使供需平衡偏向于需求落后于供应的那部分量。；屋顶结构中超出建筑物外墙的部分；屋檐。
In use
The house has a wide overhang to keep the walls dry.
We took shelter under a rocky overhang during the storm.
The overhang of the cliff made it difficult to climb.
the overhang of [noun]
表示某物的悬垂部分，通常用于描述建筑或自然物。
The overhang of the roof protects the windows from rain.
屋顶的突出部分保护窗户免受雨水侵袭。
[noun] with an overhang
描述某物具有悬垂结构，常用于建筑或地形。
They built a shed with a large overhang to create a shaded area.
他们建了一个有大挑檐的棚子，以创造阴凉区域。
a [adjective] overhang
使用形容词修饰悬垂部分的特征。
Connections
Collocations
- roof overhang
- 屋顶悬挑
- The roof overhang provides shade from the sun.
- rock overhang
- 岩石悬垂
- We sheltered under a rock overhang during the rain.
- cliff overhang
- 悬崖悬垂
- The cliff overhang is a popular spot for climbers.
- building overhang
- 建筑悬挑
- The building overhang creates a covered walkway.
- deep overhang
- 深的悬垂
- The deep overhang of the roof protects the windows from rain.
Synonyms
- projection
- 突出物 · 常用于建筑或地理描述
Learner notes
Memory Tip
over（上方）+ hang（悬挂）→ 悬垂在上方的东西
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：architecture、geology、finance 常用于建筑、地质和金融领域。建筑中指屋顶等突出部分；金融中指债务悬置。
Grammar Note
可数名词，常用单数形式，指突出部分。
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words all end with -ang and rhyme with the final syllable of 'overhang' (/æŋ/). Be careful not to confuse with words like 'long' which have a different vowel sound.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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