overlap

• 名词，指两个或多个事物（如想法、事件或物理对象）共同拥有的区域、共同点或部分重合。

A noun referring to a shared area, common ground, or partial coincidence between two or more things, such as ideas, events, or physical objects.

1. Common ground between theories or phenomenaB2formal

   A representation of shared aspects or similarities between different ideas, theories, or phenomena.

   共同点

   • There is a significant overlap between the two scientific theories.
   • The overlap in their research findings suggests a common underlying principle.
   • Historians often discuss the overlap between cultural and political movements.

   同义词common groundcommonalityconvergencecorrespondenceintersection

   反义词disconnectiondiscrepancydivergencegap

2. Partial coincidence in timeB2formal

   The property of two or more events or periods occurring at the same time or partially sharing a time frame.

   时间重叠

   • The overlap of the two meetings caused scheduling conflicts.
   • There is a time overlap between the morning and afternoon shifts.
   • The overlap in their schedules allowed them to collaborate.

   同义词coincidenceconcomitanceconcurrenceconcurrencyintersection

3. A flap that lies over another partC1formal

   A part or piece that extends over and covers another part, often used in construction or design.

   搭接

   • The roof tiles have an overlap to prevent water leakage.
   • The overlap of the fabric ensures a secure seam.
   • Engineers designed an overlap in the metal sheets for stability.

   同义词lapoverlay

• 表示两个或多个物体在空间上部分覆盖同一区域，或在时间、主题、特征上有共同部分。

A verb used to indicate that two or more things extend over and cover part of the same area, or that they share a common period, subject, or feature.

1. Coincide partially or whollyB2formal

   To share a part of a time, space, or subject with something else.

   重叠

   • Their schedules overlap, so they can meet for lunch.
   • The two projects overlap in their goals and methods.
   • The responsibilities of the two departments overlap significantly.

   同义词coincideconcurcorresponddovetailintersect

2. B2formal

   To extend over and cover a part of something else.

   重叠

   • The tiles overlap each other to prevent water leakage.
   • The edges of the paper overlap slightly when folded.
   • The roof shingles overlap to create a waterproof seal.

   同义词imbricatelapoverlayoverlieshingle

   反义词disconnectdisjoindividepartseparate