Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #6707
overlap
共同点；共通之处
a shared area or common ground between ideas, theories, or phenomena
- 1.
a flap that lies over another part
覆盖在另一部分上的片状物
- 2.
a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
理论或现象之间共同点的表示
- 3.
the property of partial coincidence in time
时间上部分重合的性质
时间上的重叠；重合；重叠部分；搭接部分；覆盖在另一部分上的片状物；理论或现象之间共同点的表示；时间上部分重合的性质
In use
There is a significant overlap between the two research fields.
The overlap of their schedules makes it hard to find a meeting time.
We need to reduce the overlap in responsibilities among team members.
overlap between X and Y
There is significant overlap between the two disciplines.
这两个学科之间有显著的重叠。
overlap with sth
The overlap with existing regulations caused confusion.
与现有法规的重叠引起了混乱。
there is overlap (in sth)
Connections
Collocations
- overlap between
- 之间的重叠
- There is a significant overlap between the two subjects.这两个科目之间有显著的重叠。
- overlap in
- 在...方面的重叠
- The overlap in their schedules caused a conflict.他们日程上的重叠导致了冲突。
- significant overlap
- 显著的重叠
- The reports show significant overlap in their conclusions.这些报告在结论上显示出显著的重叠。
- overlap of
- ...的重叠
- The overlap of the two circles creates a common area.这两个圆的重叠产生了一个公共区域。
- area of overlap
- 重叠区域
- The area of overlap between the two fields is growing.这两个领域之间的重叠区域正在扩大。
- degree of overlap
Learner notes
Memory Tip
over（在上）+ lap（膝盖）→ 两物在膝盖上部分重叠。
Context & Register
通常用于表示物体、概念或时间的部分重叠，语域中性，常见于学术、技术及日常语境。
Grammar Note
通常作不可数名词，常用于表示两者或多者之间的重叠，后接between/of。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All rhyme with the ending /læp/ of 'overlap'. 'lap' shares the exact spelling and sound; others share the '-ap' pattern.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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