overarch

• 动词，指在某物上方形成拱形或跨越其上；也指以全面、总括的方式涵盖、支配或统领某事物。

A verb meaning to form an arch over something, or to dominate or encompass something in a comprehensive way.

1. Be central or dominantC1formal

   To be the most important or influential element that encompasses or controls everything else.

   占主导地位

   • A single theme overarches the entire novel.
   • The company's mission overarches all its business decisions.
   • A sense of justice overarches the legal system.

   同义词controldominateencompassgovernovershadowpervadepredominate

2. Form an arch overC1formal

   To form a curved structure that spans or hangs over something.

   呈拱形覆盖

   • Ancient trees overarch the narrow path.
   • The bridge overarches the river valley.
   • Vines overarch the entrance to the garden.

   同义词arch overbridgespanvault