overcast
UK/'әuvәkɑ:st/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Covered with clouds; (of the sky) dark and cloudy.
阴天的，多云的，阴暗的
v.
To cover with clouds; to darken or make gloomy.
使阴云密布，使变暗
n.
A complete covering of the sky by clouds.
阴云密布，全天云层覆盖
Root Breakdown
Native Englishovercastother
=overcast
Common Collocations
- 1.overcast sky阴天的天空
- 2.overcast day阴天
Example Sentences
- 1.
The overcast sky made it seem like rain would fall any moment.
- 2.
An overcast day is still a good time for outdoor photography work.
- 3.
The overcast weather didn't stop the determined hikers from reaching the summit.