Word · Frequency #19777
oversteps
超越，逾越，越界
oversteps is the third person singular of overstep.
核心释义
To go too far beyond a limit; to exceed norms, rules, or acceptable boundaries.
- 1.
越过(界限)太远；尤指越过边界或超越规范、常规。
To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.
- 2.
迈步时脚落地过远。
To take a step in which the foot touches ground too far forward.
- 3.
以某种步态移动,使后脚落在前脚着地点的前方。
To move with a gait such that the hind foot touches the ground forward of the point where the front foot touches the ground.
迈步过远；后脚超过前脚；越过(界限)太远；尤指越过边界或超越规范、常规。；迈步时脚落地过远。；以某种步态移动,使后脚落在前脚着地点的前方。
用法In use
The manager warned the employee not to overstep his authority.
用法提示：动词原形，表示超出权力或权限范围。
She overstepped the bounds of good taste by making that joke.
用法提示：过去式，表示超越了适当的界限。
He is careful not to overstep the boundaries of their friendship.
用法提示：动词原形，用于描述避免超出关系界限。
overstep + noun phrase
overstep常与表示界限、权限的名词连用。
He overstepped his authority by making that decision.
他做出那个决定超越了他的职权。
overstep the bounds/limits of sth
使用复数bounds或limits，强调逾越某种约束。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- overstep the mark
- 越界；做得过火
- He overstepped the mark by criticizing his boss in public.他当众批评老板，越界了。
- overstep the bounds
- 超越界限
- The journalist overstepped the bounds of acceptable inquiry.那名记者超越了可接受的调查界限。
- overstep one's authority
- 越权；超越职权
- The manager overstepped his authority when he fired the employee.经理解雇员工时越权了。
- overstep the line
- 越线；做得过分
- Your comments overstep the line between criticism and insult.你的评论越过了批评与侮辱之间的界限。
- overstep the limits
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想 over（过头）+ step（跨步）：跨步过头就越出界限，好比越权、逾矩，记住 overstep = 越过界限。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：formal writing、news reports、workplace/rule discussions overstep 在表示“超越界限/越权”这一常用义时，多用于书面或正式讨论，常与 limits、boundaries、authority 等搭配；口语中不算非常常见。若具体指迈步过远或马匹步态，则属于较专门的用法。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
与 overstep 的重读部分 -step /stɛp/ 押韵的有 step、footstep、doorstep、sidestep、pep；oversteer 只是拼写相似，实际读作 /ˌoʊvərˈstɪr/，并不押韵。
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