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overcome verb
⇨ overcome (overcome a fear) ⇨ defeat (overcome opposition) overcome verb overcome ♦︎ get over sth ♦︎ control ♦︎ bring/get/keep sth under control ♦︎ beat ♦︎ conquerThese words all mean to gain control over sth or deal successfully with sth, especially a problem. 这些词均表示成功地对付、克服、控制。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to overcome / get over / control / beat / conquer a problem◆to bring a problem under control◆to overcome / get over / control / conquer a fear◆to overcome / get over a difficulty / hurdle◆to control a fire / bring a fire under control◆to successfully overcome sth / control sth / conquer sth◆to finally overcome sth / get over sth / control sth / conquer sth◆to quickly overcome sth / control sth / bring sth under control■ overcome /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm; NAmE ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/ (overcame, overcome) [transitive] to succeed in dealing with a problem that could otherwise prevent you from doing sth 克服；解决◆She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal.她战胜了伤痛，赢得了奥运会金牌。◆Therapy helped her overcome her fear of flying.心理治疗帮助她克服了对飞行的恐惧。◆There are at least two major obstacles that must be overcome.至少有两大障碍必须要克服。■ ˌget ˈover sth phrasal verb (getting, got, got; NAmE spoken getting, got, gotten) (rather informal) to succeed in dealing with or gaining control of sth such as a problem or feeling （成功地）对付，克服，控制◆She can't get over her shyness.她无法克服羞怯心理。◆This is going to be a big hurdle for Laura to get over.这将是劳拉要克服的一大障碍。■ control (-ll-) [transitive] to stop sth bad from spreading or getting worse 阻止⋯蔓延（或恶化）◆Firefighters are still trying to control the blaze.消防队员仍在尽力控制火势的蔓延。◆She was given drugs to control the pain.给她服用了镇痛药。■ bring sth under conˈtrol■ keep sth under conˈtrol■ get sth under conˈtrol idiom (brought, brought; getting, got, got; NAmE spoken getting, got, gotten; kept, kept)to succeed in dealing with sth so that it does not cause any harm 控制住，抑制住（不造成伤害）◆The police soon got the situation under control.警方很快就控制了局势。◆Please keep your dog under control!请管好你的狗！◆He was obviously keeping his anger under tight control.他显然在竭力控制自己的怒气。■ beat (beat, beaten) [transitive] (informal) to succeed in gaining control of a problem so that it disappears 控制住；战胜◆He is struggling to beat his heroin addiction.他在努力戒除海洛因瘾。◆Book a break in the sun to try to beat those winter blues (= stop feeling sad).预订一个阳光度假屋吧，赶走冬天的郁闷情绪。■ conquer /ˈkɒŋkə(r); NAmE ˈkɑːŋkər/ [transitive] (written) to succeed in dealing with or gaining control of sth such as a problem or feeling （成功地）对付，克服，控制◆He was trying to conquer his alcoholism.他在努力戒除酒瘾。◆The only way to conquer a fear is to face it.克服恐惧的唯一方法是正视恐惧。 defeat verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ win 另见win条defeat ♦︎ beat ♦︎ overcome ♦︎ vanquish ♦︎ get the better of sb ♦︎ rout ♦︎ trounce ♦︎ best ♦︎ prevail ♦︎ thrashThese words all mean to win against sb in sport or in a contest or conflict. 这些词均表示在比赛或对抗中战胜某人。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达胜出的程度| get the better of sb | ➔ | defeat | ➔ | vanquish | | best | | beat | | rout | | prevail | | overcome | | trounce | | | | | thrash |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to defeat / beat / rout / trounce / thrash sb by 10 points / 4 goals, etc.◆to defeat / beat / overcome / vanquish / get the better of / rout / trounce / thrash an opponent◆to defeat / beat / overcome / vanquish / trounce a rival◆to defeat / beat / overcome / vanquish / rout an enemy◆to defeat / beat / vanquish a foe◆to finally defeat / beat / overcome / get the better of / rout sb◆to totally defeat / overwhelm / thrash sb◆to easily defeat / beat / overcome sb■ defeat [transitive] (especially written) to win against sb in a war, competition, sport or vote 战胜；击败◆The English were heavily defeated here by the Scots in 1314.1314年，英格兰人在这里惨败给苏格兰人。◆He defeated the champion in three sets.他胜了冠军三盘。◆The government was defeated by 200 votes to 83.投票结果是政府以83:200败北。▸ defeat noun [countable, uncountable] ◆The battle ended in humiliating defeat.那次战斗以屈辱的失败告终。◆He was gracious in defeat, acknowledging his opponent's greater skill.面对失败他豁达大度，承认对手技高一筹。◆The Prime Minister conceded defeat and resigned.首相承认失败并辞职。◆They finally had to admit defeat (= stop trying to be successful).他们最后只得认输。 OPP victory ⇨ victory see also defeat ⇨ victory ■ beat (beat, beaten) [transitive] (especially spoken) to win against sb in sport, a game, an election or a war 战胜；打败；赢◆He beat me at chess.他下棋赢了我。◆He was beaten into second place by the American.他输给了那个美国人，屈居第二。◆She beat him hands down (= easily).她轻而易举就打败了他。◆Their recent wins have proved that they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat).他们最近的胜利证明，他们仍然是一支最难以战胜的队。NOTE 辨析 Defeat or beat? Defeat is more often used when talking about winning against one opponent in a particular contest or battle and finishing as the winner. * defeat更常指在特定的竞赛或战斗中战胜对手、赢得最终的胜利◆He defeated the incumbent president.他击败了现任总统。 Beat can be used to talk about winning against one opponent or several opponents in a game, competition or race. * beat可指在游戏、竞争或赛跑中战胜一个或多个对手◆She won the 100 metres, beating a number of top Europeans.她在一百米赛中获胜，战胜了几名顶尖的欧洲选手。 Beat is more common in everyday spoken language and defeat is used more in written language. * beat更常见于日常口语，defeat更多用于书面语。 ■ overcome / /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm; NAmE ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/ [transitive] (written) to defeat sb, especially when it is difficult （尤指艰难地）战胜；力克◆She overcame strong opposition to take the title.她力克强大的对手，夺得了冠军。◆In the final, Sweden easily overcame France.在决赛中，瑞典队轻松战胜了法国队。■ vanquish /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ / [transitive] (literary) to defeat sb completely in a war or competition 彻底击败；完全征服◆Government forces vanquished the rebels.政府军彻底击败了叛乱分子。■ get the better of sb idiom (getting, got, got; NAmE spoken getting, got, gotten) [intransitive] to defeat sb or gain an advantage over them in a fight, argument or contest 挫败（某人）；占上风◆No one can get the better of her in an argument.跟她辩论没有人能辩得过她。■ rout / /raʊt/ / [transitive] (written) to defeat sb completely in a battle or contest 彻底击败；使溃败◆The Royalist forces were routed.保皇派军队被击溃。▸ rout noun [singular] ◆The offensive into rebel-held territory had ended in a rout.对叛军领地的进攻以彻底失败告终。■ trounce / /traʊns/ / [transitive] (written) to defeat sb completely, especially in a sport （尤指体育运动中）彻底打败，击溃◆Brazil trounced Italy 5-1 in the final.决赛时巴西队以5:1狂胜意大利队。■ best [transitive, usually passive] (formal) to defeat or be more successful than sb 打败；胜过◆A great colonial power was nearly bested by a few farmers.一个殖民强国差点儿被几个农场主打败。■ prevail / /prɪˈveɪl/ / [intransitive] (formal) to defeat sb, especially after a long struggle （尤指长期斗争后）战胜，挫败◆Ultimately, Rome prevailed over her neighbours.最终，罗马战胜了周边邻国。◆In a one-sided final, Spain prevailed against title-holder Croatia 40-34.在一场实力悬殊的决赛中，西班牙队以40:34挫败了卫冕的克罗地亚队。 see also prevail ⇨ win ■ thrash [transitive] (especially BrE, informal) to defeat sb very easily in a sport or game （赛事中）轻易击败，一举战胜◆They were thrashed 5-0 in the League.他们在联赛中以0:5被彻底击败。 |