overview
UK/'əʊvəvjuː/US/'әuvәvju:/
A2
Definitions
n.
A general summary or survey of a subject.
概述；综览
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedover-excessively, above
+
viewroot
=overview
over- (above) + view = 'a view from above' — a high-level look that skips the detail. See view.
Common Collocations
- 1.general overview总体概览
- 2.brief overview简要概述
- 3.overview of the situation形势概述
Example Sentences
- 1.
The first chapter gives an overview of the topic.