superscribe

• 指在物体的上部、外部或表面书写或刻写文字；也指在信件或包裹外面写上姓名地址。

An obsolete verb meaning to write or engrave on the top, outside, or surface of something; to address (a letter or parcel) by writing on the outside.

1. Write on the top or outsideC1formal

   To write something on the top or outer surface of an object, such as a letter or package.

   在上方或外面书写

   • Please superscribe the envelope with the recipient's address.
   • He superscribed the package with a clear label.
   • The document was superscribed with the date and title.

   同义词addressinscribelabelwrite

2. Write on the outside or upper partC1formal

   To inscribe or mark on the upper or external part of something, often for identification.

   在上方或外部书写

   • The artist superscribed his name on the top of the canvas.
   • She superscribed the folder with the project name.
   • The ancient scroll was superscribed with a title in gold ink.

   同义词addressinscribelabelmarkwrite on