Dictionary entry
well over
/wel ˈəuvə/
verb
溢出, 泛滥
to overflow
溢出；泛滥
In use
The water in the bathtub welled over because the drain was blocked.
Be careful not to let the milk well over when you boil it.
The river had welled over its banks after the heavy rain.
well over (intransitive)
常指液体自然溢出容器。
The water in the well welled over.
井里的水溢出来了。
well over + [something]
后接被溢出的对象（如堤岸、边缘）。
The river welled over its banks.
河水漫过了河岸。
well over with + [liquid]
表示容器内液体满溢而出。
The cup welled over with hot tea.
杯子里的热茶溢出来了。
Common mistakes
The water is well over the cup.The water is welling over the cup.
well over作为动词短语表示'溢出'，而作为副词短语表示'远远超过'，两者含义不同。学习者混淆了两者，将well over用作副词表示状态，应改为动词形式以正确表达溢出动作。
He welled over the glass with water.The glass welled over with water.
well over作为动词短语是不及物的，主语应为溢出的液体或容器，不能直接带宾语。学习者错误地将其用作及物动词，应调整主语为容器并使用介词with引出液体。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
phrasal verb; typically used of liquids overflowing
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.