B2 adjective 中性

overall

/ˌoʊvərˈɔːl/

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

例句

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1

The overall vibe of the restaurant was cozy and relaxed.

The general atmosphere of the restaurant was comfortable and easygoing.

2

The overall aim of the research is to determine the efficacy of the new treatment.

The primary goal of the study is to evaluate how well the new medicine works.

3

The overall look of the house is much better since you painted it.

The complete appearance of the home has improved since it was repainted.

词族

名词
overalls
副词
overall
形容词
overall
相关
totality
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记忆技巧

Think of a large umbrella that goes 'over' 'all' the people standing underneath it; it covers everyone at once.

快速测验

Although some details were missing, the ________ message of the presentation was clear and persuasive.

正确!

正确答案是: overall

例句

1

The overall vibe of the restaurant was cozy and relaxed.

everyday

The general atmosphere of the restaurant was comfortable and easygoing.

2

The overall aim of the research is to determine the efficacy of the new treatment.

formal

The primary goal of the study is to evaluate how well the new medicine works.

3

The overall look of the house is much better since you painted it.

informal

The complete appearance of the home has improved since it was repainted.

4

The study provides an overall assessment of global climate trends over the last decade.

academic

The research offers a comprehensive evaluation of worldwide weather patterns during the past ten years.

5

The CEO reviewed the overall budget to ensure every department was accounted for.

business

The chief executive examined the total financial plan to make sure all sections were included.

词族

名词
overalls
副词
overall
形容词
overall
相关
totality

常见搭配

overall performance total execution or results achieved
overall impression general feeling or opinion about something
overall strategy comprehensive plan of action
overall cost total amount of money spent
overall impact general effect or influence

常用短语

overall health

the general physical and mental state of a person

the overall picture

the entire situation including all factors

overall responsibility

having the final authority for everything

容易混淆的词

overall vs above all

Above all means 'most importantly,' whereas overall means 'considering everything as a whole.'

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使用说明

As an adjective, it almost always precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., overall score). It can also function as an adverb, usually placed at the beginning of a sentence to summarize a point.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use 'overall' when they should use 'mostly.' Remember that overall implies a sum of parts, while mostly implies a majority of a single thing.

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记忆技巧

Think of a large umbrella that goes 'over' 'all' the people standing underneath it; it covers everyone at once.

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词源

Originates from the Middle English combination of 'over' (above) and 'all' (entirety), originally used to describe a garment worn over other clothes.

语法模式

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Commonly used as a sentence-starting adverb to summarize previous information. Does not have a comparative or superlative form (no 'more overall').
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文化背景

In British English, the plural noun 'overalls' specifically refers to protective clothing worn over normal clothes, whereas in American English, these are often called 'coveralls' or 'dungarees'.

快速测验

Although some details were missing, the ________ message of the presentation was clear and persuasive.

正确!

正确答案是: overall

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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