overshot

• 过时的形容词，意为上颌突出的，或更广泛地指超出范围的、越界的；现今除特定技术语境（如钻井、摄影等）外很少使用。

An archaic adjective meaning having a projecting upper jaw, or in a broader sense, having gone beyond a limit; now rarely used except in specific technical contexts.

1. Projecting upper partC1formal

   Having an upper part that extends beyond the lower part, often used in describing anatomical features or mechanical parts.

   上部突出的

   • The overshot jaw of the bulldog gives it a distinctive appearance.
   • The overshot design of the waterwheel increased its efficiency.
   • In some fish species, the overshot mouth helps them catch prey from above.

   同义词juttingprojectingprotrudingsalient

• 动词，表示超过目标、限度或预定地点，常指无意中超出（如射箭、降落、预算、发言等）。

A verb used to indicate the act of going beyond a target, limit, or intended point, often unintentionally.

不规则动词

1. Shoot beyond or over a targetB2formal

   To go beyond or over a target, mark, or intended point.

   超出目标

   • The archer overshot the target by several feet.
   • The pilot overshot the runway during landing.
   • He overshot the mark while trying to throw the ball.

   同义词exceedoverpassoverreachoverrunsurpass

   反义词fall shortundershoot

2. Aim too highC1informal

   To set a goal or expectation that is too ambitious or unrealistic.

   目标定得过高

   • The company overshot its sales projections for the quarter.
   • She overshot her budget while planning the wedding.
   • They overshot their target by aiming for a 50% increase in profits.

   同义词overestimateoverreach

   反义词underestimateunderstateundervalue