overflow

• 名词，指液体（如水）过多而溢出的状态或大量涌流的现象，也指数量或容量超过限额或容器、区域所能容纳的程度。

A noun referring to a large flow or the occurrence of surplus liquid, such as water, exceeding the limit or capacity of a container or area.

1. Excess liquidB1formal

   The occurrence of surplus liquid exceeding the limit or capacity of a container or area.

   溢出

   • The overflow from the bathtub flooded the bathroom floor.
   • The heavy rain caused an overflow of the river.
   • The tank's overflow pipe directed water away from the house.

   同义词excessfloodoverspillspillspillagesurplus

2. Large flowB2formal

   A large or excessive amount of something, often beyond what is expected or manageable.

   过量

   • There was an overflow of applications for the limited positions.
   • The stadium experienced an overflow of fans after the gates opened.
   • The charity saw an overflow of donations during the holiday season.

   同义词abundancedelugeexcessfloodglutinundationoversupplysuperfluitysurgetorrent

   反义词dearthdeficitlackscarcityshortage

• 动词，表示液体等满而溢出、漫过边缘，或指数量、容量超过限制、超出边界。

A verb used to indicate the act of flowing over the brim or limits of a container, or of exceeding capacity or boundaries.

1. Flow over the edgeB1formal

   To flow or run over the brim or boundaries of a container or area.

   溢出

   • The river overflowed its banks after the heavy rain.
   • The sink overflowed because the tap was left running.
   • Water overflowed from the bucket when he added too much.

   同义词brim overrun overspillwell over

   反义词containhold

2. Be filled with emotionB2informal

   To be filled with a powerful feeling or quality to the point of expressing it intensely.

   充满情感

   • Her heart overflowed with joy at the news.
   • The crowd overflowed with excitement during the concert.
   • He overflowed with gratitude for their help.

   同义词bubble over