overlie
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlaɪ/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈlaɪ/
動詞
1.
覆蓋, 位於...之上
to lie on top of something else
範例:
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The new layer of rock overlies the older strata.
新的岩層覆蓋在較老的岩層之上。
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A thin sheet of ice overlies the lake's surface.
一層薄冰覆蓋在湖面上。
2.
壓死, 窒息
to lie on and smother (a baby)
範例:
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There were concerns that the mother might accidentally overlie her infant during sleep.
有人擔心母親可能會在睡夢中不小心壓死嬰兒。
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The ancient practice of overlying infants was a tragic cause of death.
古代壓死嬰兒的做法是造成死亡的悲劇原因。
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