over
over — 介系詞
1. In a place above another person or thing, often with space between them.
在上方
在某物較高的位置
In a place above another person or thing, often with space between them.
A glass lamp hung over the kitchen table during dinner.
一盞玻璃燈掛在餐桌上方，大家正在吃晚飯。
hang over + noun
Dark clouds moved over Taipei just before the school parade.
校慶遊行開始前，烏雲正移到 Taipei 上方。
move over + place
A small shelf over the sink holds soap and clean cups.
水槽上方的小架子放著肥皂和乾淨的杯子。
From the bridge, Lina watched trains pass over the river.
Lina 站在橋上，看著火車從河面上方駛過。
- above
the closest general choice for higher position
- higher than
more explicit about vertical distance, but less natural in many short phrases
文法句型
hang over + noun
move over + place
bridge / shelf over + noun
用法筆記
Often used for a static place or something moving through the air above a place. Distinguish from sense 2 COVERING, where one thing lies on top of or hides another.
常見錯誤
2. On top of something so that it is partly or fully hidden, covered, or protected.
覆蓋；罩住
蓋住或罩住某物表面
On top of something so that it is partly or fully hidden, covered, or protected.
Grandma laid a warm towel over my wet hair.
奶奶把一條溫毛巾蓋在我濕濕的頭髮上。
put + noun + over + noun
A blue sheet was over the cage to keep birds calm.
籠子上罩著一塊藍布，讓鳥安靜下來。
over + noun for covering
Snow spread over the field after midnight and hid the path.
半夜過後，雪覆蓋了整片田地，也把小路藏住了。
Nina wore a raincoat over her school uniform on the walk home.
Nina 走路回家時，在制服外面套了一件雨衣。
- under
places something beneath the covering layer instead of on it
文法句型
put + noun + over + noun
wear + noun + over + clothes
spread over + surface
用法筆記
Common with cloth, clothes, lids, and anything placed across a surface for protection or concealment. Distinguish from sense 1 HIGHER POSITION, which does not require contact or covering.
常見錯誤
3. At a figure higher than a stated number, amount, time, or price.
多於；超過
高於某數量、時間或價格
At a figure higher than a stated number, amount, time, or price.
Children over twelve must buy a full train ticket.
十二歲以上的孩子必須買全票火車票。
over + age
We waited over an hour outside the clinic in heavy rain.
我們在大雨中，在診所外等了超過一小時。
over + time
That coat cost over three thousand dollars at the airport shop.
那件外套在機場商店裡要價超過三千美元。
Her bag weighed over twenty kilos before the flight home.
她的包包在回程搭機前重達二十多公斤。
文法句型
over + age
over + time
over + price / weight / number
用法筆記
Placed directly before the number or amount. It gives a fixed figure that is already higher than the one named, rather than the idea of something still rising past a limit.
常見錯誤
4. Past something and onto the far side, often by going up over it first.
越過；翻過
從一邊到另一邊過去
Past something and onto the far side, often by going up over it first.
The boys jumped over the stream to reach the farm road.
男孩們跳過小溪，才走到通往農場的路上。
jump over + noun
We drove over the mountain before sunrise and saw the sea.
我們在日出前翻過那座山，接著看見了海。
drive over + mountain
Mina threw the ball over the wall into the next yard.
Mina 把球丟過圍牆，落進隔壁院子。
After lunch, tourists walked over the bridge toward the old market.
午飯後，遊客們走過那座橋，往老市場去。
- along
shows movement beside something instead of crossing it
文法句型
jump over + noun
drive over + hill / mountain
throw + noun + over + wall
用法筆記
Usually follows a verb of movement and often implies reaching the far side. Distinguish from sense 1 HIGHER POSITION, which can describe location without crossing anything.
常見錯誤
5. After your foot catches on something and you lose balance.
絆倒
腳碰到東西而跌倒
After your foot catches on something and you lose balance.
Maya tripped over a toy truck in the dark hall.
Maya 在昏暗的走廊裡被一台玩具卡車絆倒。
trip over + object
Several runners fell over the rope near the finish line.
好幾位跑者在終點線附近被那條繩子絆倒。
fall over + object
Dad nearly stumbled over the cat's bowl by the back door.
爸爸在後門旁邊，差點被貓碗絆倒。
On the path, I tripped over a root and scraped my knee.
在小路上，我被樹根絆倒，擦傷了膝蓋。
- on
also common after 'trip', especially in short spoken English
文法句型
trip over + object
stumble over + object
fall over + object
用法筆記
The object after 'over' is the thing your foot hits, such as a rope, root, toy, or bag. Distinguish from sense 4 FALL FROM EDGE, which is about going off a side or edge instead of hitting an obstacle.
常見錯誤
6. Past a stated level, amount, or point after rising or moving beyond it.
突破
升高後超過某界線
Past a stated level, amount, or point after rising or moving beyond it.
By noon, the kitchen temperature climbed over thirty-eight degrees.
到中午前，廚房溫度已經衝破三十八度。
climb over + temperature limit
After lunch, ticket sales went over five thousand.
午餐後，票房銷量衝破了五千張。
go over + number
Oil prices moved over ninety dollars a barrel.
油價漲破每桶九十美元。
During the race, Kim's speed rose over 160 kilometers an hour.
比賽期間，Kim 的時速飆破一百六十公里。
文法句型
go/rise/climb over + number
move over + limit/price/level
用法筆記
Often follows verbs such as 'go', 'rise', 'climb', or 'move'. Distinguish from preposition sense 6, which simply compares one amount with another without the idea of crossing a point.
常見錯誤
7. on the far side of something that separates two places.
在對面
在某物隔開的另一側
on the far side of something that separates two places.
The post office stands over the river from our school.
郵局就在河對面，正對著我們學校。
over + place + from
A small cafe is over the square from City Hall.
隔著廣場，市政廳對面有一家小咖啡館。
From the camp, we could see a church over the dark valley.
從營地望去，我們看得見黑色山谷對面的一座教堂。
Liam waved to his aunt over the garden wall.
Liam 隔著花園圍牆向姨媽揮手。
- across from
the most common everyday wording for a position opposite another place
- beyond
can suggest the far side of something larger or farther away
- on this side of
shows the place is on the same side as the speaker or reference point
文法句型
over + river/valley/square + from
over + wall/fence
用法筆記
This is a place meaning. Distinguish from preposition sense 3, which describes movement from one side to another rather than a position on the other side.
8. through a period of time or while an activity is happening.
在…時
在某段時間或活動進行時
through a period of time or while an activity is happening.
We talked over lunch while the children fed the ducks.
我們在吃午餐時聊天，孩子們則在餵鴨子。
over + meal
Sofia checked the map over breakfast before school.
Sofia 在上學前吃早餐時查看了地圖。
Over the summer, Noah learned to fix old bikes.
在夏天期間，Noah 學會了修老腳踏車。
The twins became close over many long train rides.
那對雙胞胎在多次漫長的火車旅程中變得親近。
- during
the closest everyday equivalent
- throughout
stronger when something continues for the whole period
文法句型
over + lunch/breakfast/dinner
over + summer/weekend/trip
用法筆記
Common with meals, holidays, weekends, and repeated shared activities. It often suggests that something developed gradually during that time.
9. past an illness or bad experience so it no longer affects you strongly.
走出；恢復
不再受病痛或打擊影響
past an illness or bad experience so it no longer affects you strongly.
After two weeks, Emma was finally over the flu.
兩週後，Emma 終於從流感中恢復過來了。
be over + illness
By spring, Ken was over the car crash shock.
到了春天，Ken 已經走出車禍帶來的驚嚇。
be over + upsetting experience
Lena is still not over last year's breakup yet.
Lena 到現在還沒有走出去年的分手。
By autumn, the town was over the flood and rebuilding homes.
到了秋天，小鎮已經走出洪災，開始重建家園。
- recovered from
best for illness or physical effects
- past
highlights getting beyond a difficult stage
- finished with
can fit when someone no longer cares about a past relationship or trouble
- still affected by
shows the illness or experience is still having an effect
- stuck on
informal and often used for old feelings about a person
文法句型
be over + illness
be over + shock/breakup/disappointment
用法筆記
Most often follows 'be' and names something unpleasant that a person or group has had time to recover from. Distinguish from adjective sense 6, which means an event or period has ended, not that someone has recovered.
常見錯誤
10. showing the device, system, or channel used to do or communicate something.
透過
表示藉由某工具或媒介
showing the device, system, or channel used to do or communicate something.
We heard the weather warning over the car radio at dawn.
我們在天亮時透過車上收音機聽到天氣警報。
over + radio for the medium used
Nora paid the clinic bill over the phone on Tuesday.
Nora 週二透過電話繳了診所帳單。
pay over + phone
The class met over video when snow closed the school.
下雪讓學校停課時，全班透過視訊上課。
Grandpa ordered cat food over an app after dinner.
Grandpa 晚飯後透過 app 訂了貓食。
- in person
shows that no device or channel is involved
- face to face
specifically contrasts with remote communication
文法句型
talk/hear/meet over + phone/radio/video
pay/order over + phone/app/internet
用法筆記
Common with words for communication or transaction channels, especially 'phone', 'radio', 'video', 'email', and 'app'. It usually names the medium directly after 'over'.
常見錯誤
11. Moving off an edge or high place and dropping below it.
翻落；掉下
從邊緣或高處掉下
Moving off an edge or high place and dropping below it.
During the storm, a flowerpot went over the balcony and shattered.
暴風雨時，一個花盆從陽台翻落下去，摔碎了。
go over + balcony
One loose box slid over the truck's side on the sharp turn.
急轉彎時，有個鬆動的箱子從卡車側邊滑落下去。
go over + side
The goat slipped over the cliff before the farmer reached it.
農夫趕到前，那隻山羊已從懸崖邊滑落下去。
A toy car rolled over the stair edge and hit the floor.
一台玩具車從樓梯邊翻落下去，撞到了地板。
- onto
shows movement to a surface instead of off it
文法句型
go over + balcony / side
slip over + cliff / edge
roll over + edge
用法筆記
Usually appears with edge, side, balcony, cliff, or another place where something can drop away. Distinguish from sense 3 ACROSS, where the focus is getting to the other side rather than falling down.
12. besides something already included, paid, or mentioned.
另加
在原有內容之外再加上
besides something already included, paid, or mentioned.
Students must buy their own books over and above the course fee.
學生除了課程費外，還得另外自己買書。
over and above = in addition to
Over and above the hotel bill, we paid city tax.
旅館帳單之外，我們還得另加支付城市稅。
There were travel costs over and above the ticket price.
票價之外，還另加交通費。
The plan covers dental care over and above basic checkups.
這個方案除了基本檢查外，還另加牙科照護。
- in addition to
the clearest modern equivalent and much more common
- besides
more everyday and often less formal
- beyond
works especially for amounts or requirements that go further than a base level
文法句型
over and above + noun phrase
costs/benefits over and above + basic amount
用法筆記
Much more common in the phrase 'over and above' than as plain 'over'. It is often used in formal information about costs, duties, or benefits.
13. used after nouns naming feelings, arguments, or discussion to show their cause o
關於；因
表示和某事有關或因某事而起
used after nouns naming feelings, arguments, or discussion to show their cause or subject.
Parents voiced concern over the broken playground gate.
家長對那座壞掉的遊樂場門表達了憂心。
concern over + problem
The town held a long debate over weekend traffic.
鎮上就週末交通問題進行了長時間辯論。
debate over + topic
There was anger over the lost school photos.
大家因為遺失的學校照片而感到憤怒。
Nurses shared doubts over the new night schedule.
護理師們對新的夜班表提出了疑慮。
- about
the broad everyday choice for the topic of a feeling or discussion
- concerning
more formal and often used in writing
- because of
fits when the noun mainly points to a cause rather than a topic
文法句型
concern/anger/doubt over + noun
debate/argument/dispute over + noun
用法筆記
Usually follows nouns such as 'concern', 'anger', 'debate', 'dispute', or 'doubt'. It is less natural after verbs that already take a direct object, such as 'discuss'.
常見錯誤
14. showing who is in charge of, responsible for, or teaching a person, group, or ac
掌管；指導
表示負責管理或教導
showing who is in charge of, responsible for, or teaching a person, group, or activity.
Dr. Chen has authority over the research team in Taipei.
Dr. Chen 掌管台北的研究團隊。
authority over + group or team
Professor Malik is over the first-year writing class this summer.
Professor Malik 今年夏天負責一年級寫作班。
be over + class you teach or supervise
The captain kept control over the boat during the black night storm.
那位船長在黑夜暴風中仍控制著那艘船。
At camp, Nora is over the younger children's reading group after dinner.
在營地裡，Nora 晚餐後負責年紀較小孩子的閱讀小組。
- in charge of
the most natural modern phrase for responsibility or authority
- responsible for
broader and less focused on direct control
- supervising
stresses watching and directing people or work
- under
shows a lower position in rank or direction
- answerable to
emphasises reporting to someone with higher authority
文法句型
authority/control over + person or group
be over + class/team/department
用法筆記
Often follows nouns such as 'authority', 'control', or 'power'. In school or workplace contexts, 'be over + group/class' can mean being the person teaching or supervising it.
常見錯誤
15. used in maths when reading a division sum aloud, before the number that divides
除以
數學中引出除數
used in maths when reading a division sum aloud, before the number that divides the first one.
In math class, 24 over 6 equals 4 on the whiteboard today.
今天數學課上，白板上的 24 除以 6 等於 4。
number over number in division reading
The worksheet showed 15 over 3 beside a row of apples.
那張練習單在一排蘋果旁邊寫著 15 除以 3。
Mr. Huang wrote x over y and asked us to simplify it.
Mr. Huang 寫下 x 除以 y，要我們化簡。
For homework, Emma changed 8 over 2 into the number 4.
家庭作業裡，Emma 把 8 除以 2 算成 4。
- divided by
the standard full phrase for this mathematical operation
- slash
an informal way to read the written symbol, especially on screens or notes
文法句型
24 over 6
x over y
用法筆記
Mostly heard when teachers or students read sums aloud. In formal written notation, the division sign or fraction bar usually carries this meaning without the word.
over — 副詞
1. at that amount, level, or age or more.
以上
達到某數量或程度以上
at that amount, level, or age or more.
The museum gives free entry to children aged eleven and over.
博物館讓十一歲以上的孩子免費入場。
number + and over = or more
Players scoring ninety and over move into the final round.
得分九十分以上的選手可晉級決賽。
Shoes size forty and over were kept on the top shelf.
四十號以上的鞋子放在最上層架子。
Any trip lasting a week or over needs the manager's approval.
任何為期一週以上的行程都需要經理批准。
- or more
the plainest everyday equivalent
- or above
common in charts, rules, and level descriptions
- upwards of
more formal and usually comes before the number, not after it
文法句型
number + and over
period/amount + or over
用法筆記
Usually follows a number in patterns like 'ten and over' or 'a week or over'. Distinguish from adverb sense 7 in the next chunk, which means something has finished.
2. from a higher or upright position to a lower one, often onto its side.
翻倒；倒下
從高處或直立狀態倒下
from a higher or upright position to a lower one, often onto its side.
The full paint can tipped over on the kitchen floor.
那罐裝滿的油漆在廚房地板上翻倒了。
tip/fall over for moving to a lower position
During practice, one goalpost fell over after a hard kick.
練習時，一個球門柱被大力一踢後倒了下來。
With one shove, the old bike went over into the grass.
只推一下，那台舊腳踏車就翻倒進草地裡。
A wave knocked the red bucket over beside Noah's feet.
一個浪打來，把 Noah 腳邊的紅桶子打翻了。
文法句型
tip/fall/go over
knock + object + over
用法筆記
Most common after verbs like 'tip', 'fall', 'go', and 'knock'. Distinguish from sense 3, which is about turning so another side faces up.
3. across to another side, place, or person.
過來；過去
穿過空間到另一邊或另一處
across to another side, place, or person.
Rina called the dog over from the next yard.
Rina 從隔壁院子把那隻狗叫了過來。
call/come over for movement across space
At lunch, Ben slid the pepper over to his sister.
午餐時，Ben 把胡椒罐滑了過去給妹妹。
By evening, dark clouds moved over from the sea.
到了傍晚，烏雲從海上移了過來。
When the boat reached shore, two nurses came over with blankets.
船靠岸時，兩名護士帶著毛毯走了過來。
- across
the closest general adverb for movement from one side to another
- over here
points specifically toward the speaker
- over there
points to a place away from the speaker, not just the crossing movement
文法句型
come/go/move over
slide/pass/call + object/person + over
用法筆記
Used for movement or transfer across a gap, room, table, or area. Distinguish from sense 4, which involves exchanging positions rather than simply moving across.
常見錯誤
4. with another face or the underside turned upward.
翻面
翻到另一面朝上
with another face or the underside turned upward.
Nora turned the pancake over before the edges grew too dark.
Nora 在邊緣變太焦前把鬆餅翻面了。
turn/flip over so the other side faces up
At the signal, every card flipped over at the same time.
一聽到信號，所有卡片同時翻了過來。
The turtle rolled over and showed its pale shell.
那隻烏龜翻了過來，露出淡色的腹甲。
In the wind, the canoe turned over and showed its red bottom.
風裡獨木舟翻了過來，露出紅色的底部。
文法句型
turn/flip/roll over
用法筆記
Most common with 'turn', 'flip', and 'roll'. Distinguish from sense 1, which describes something falling down rather than being rotated.
常見錯誤
5. used to say that an event or activity, such as a game or meeting, has reached it
告一段落
尤指活動或比賽已結束
used to say that an event or activity, such as a game or meeting, has reached its end.
By sunset, the tennis match was over and the crowd had gone home.
到日落時，網球比賽已告一段落，觀眾也都回家了。
be over for events
Once the school fair was over, volunteers folded every table.
學校義賣活動一結束，志工就把每張桌子折起來了。
The storm was over before the first ferry reached the island.
第一班渡輪到島上前，暴風雨就已經結束了。
The long budget meeting was finally over after dinner.
那場漫長的預算會議直到晚飯後才總算結束。
文法句型
game / meeting / storm + be over
once / when + event + be over
用法筆記
Usually follows 'be' and often refers to events or limited periods in time. Distinguish from sense 8, which stresses that a whole process or difficult situation is fully finished.
常見錯誤
6. remaining after part of a supply, amount, or group has been used or taken away.
有剩
多出來而沒用掉
remaining after part of a supply, amount, or group has been used or taken away.
After the picnic, three sandwiches were left over in the cooler.
野餐後，冰桶裡還有剩三個三明治。
be left over
We had twenty dollars left over after buying train tickets.
買完火車票後，我們還有剩二十美元。
have + amount + left over
At the bakery, two cream buns were left over by closing time.
到了打烊時，那家麵包店還剩下兩個奶油麵包。
There was enough paint left over for the garden gate.
剩下的油漆還夠刷花園大門。
文法句型
be left over
have + amount + left over
用法筆記
Almost always appears in 'left over'. Common objects are food, money, paint, and time after some has already been used.
常見錯誤
7. another time, or again from the beginning.
重來
重新來一次或再做一遍
another time, or again from the beginning.
After the printer jammed, Nora typed the address over from the start.
印表機卡紙後，Nora 把地址從頭重來打一遍。
do something over from the start
The coach made the team run the drill over before lunch.
教練要全隊在午飯前把那套訓練再跑一遍。
Please read the last line over before you send the email.
寄出 email 前，請把最後一行再看一遍。
When the song ended, the children begged to play it over.
歌一播完，孩子們就求著再播一次。
- once
shows something happens only a single time
文法句型
do / start + something + over
read / play / run + something + over
用法筆記
Often comes after the object in short everyday patterns such as 'read it over' or 'play it over'. Distinguish from sense 2 in the other adverb chunk, which describes movement across space.
常見錯誤
8. into the other place or position by exchanging with someone else.
對調
互換位置或順序
into the other place or position by exchanging with someone else.
At halftime, the two teams changed over ends of the field.
中場休息時，兩隊對調了球場兩端。
change over = exchange positions
After an hour, Rosa and Ken swapped over at the ticket desk.
一小時後，Rosa 和 Ken 在售票桌對調了位置。
Before the film began, the twins changed over in the front row.
電影開始前，那對雙胞胎在前排對調了位置。
After lunch, the cashiers changed over and counter three reopened.
午餐後，收銀員對調班位，三號櫃台又開了。
- switch
the most common modern verb for taking each other's place
- swap
slightly more informal and often used for quick exchanges
- exchange places
more explicit but longer than plain 'over'
- stay put
shows that no one moves or exchanges position
- keep the same seat
describes remaining in the original position
文法句型
change/swap over
change over + positions/ends
用法筆記
Usually appears with verbs like 'change', 'switch', or 'swap'. Distinguish from sense 2, which is simple movement across a space without an exchange.
常見錯誤
9. in a position above something, sometimes covering it.
罩上；在上方
在某物上方或蓋住它
in a position above something, sometimes covering it.
Thin branches bent over and shaded the garden path below.
細樹枝彎在花園小徑上方，替下方的小路遮陰。
bend over when something hangs above another thing
Maya pulled the blanket over and fell asleep again.
Maya 把毯子罩上後，又睡著了。
pull over when something is brought into covering position
Before painting, Mira pulled a plastic sheet over to protect the piano.
油漆開工前，Mira 先把塑膠布罩上去保護鋼琴。
When rain started, Owen threw a tarp over before the wood got wet.
雨一開始下，Owen 就先把防水布罩上，免得木柴淋濕。
文法句型
pull/throw/draw over
bend/hang over
用法筆記
Often follows verbs such as 'pull', 'throw', 'hang', or 'bend' when the thing below is clear from context. Distinguish from sense 1: sense 5 is about position above or covering, not falling down.
10. used to show that a problem, process, illness, or period has ended completely.
徹底結束
事情或問題完全結束
used to show that a problem, process, illness, or period has ended completely.
By Friday night, the kitchen repair was all over and every tool was packed away.
到了週五晚上，廚房維修全完了，所有工具都收好了。
be all over for full completion
Once the fever was over, Leo went back to school.
等發燒一過，Leo 就回學校了。
The whole argument was over once both brothers shook hands.
兩兄弟一握手，整場爭執就全完了。
After the final payment, our trouble with the shop was over.
付完最後一筆錢後，我們和那家店的麻煩就結束了。
- unfinished
shows work or progress is still incomplete
- unresolved
used especially when a problem or dispute is not settled
文法句型
trouble / fever / repair + be over
be all over
用法筆記
Often refers to a difficulty, illness, or long process rather than a single organized event. Distinguish from sense 7, which is the ordinary way to say that a match, meeting, or similar event has ended.
11. radio word used to pass the turn to the other speaker and invite an answer.
請回話
無線電中說完，等對方回話
radio word used to pass the turn to the other speaker and invite an answer.
The lifeguard radioed, "South tower ready for shift change, over."
救生員用無線電說：「南塔準備交班，請回話。」
radio turn ends, reply expected
From the jeep, Anita said, "Bridge clear on the north road, over."
Anita 在吉普車上說：「北邊道路上的橋梁淨空，請回話。」
Ben asked, "Can you hear me by the lake cabin, over?"
Ben 問：「你在湖邊小屋那裡聽得到我嗎？請回話。」
The guide called, "Three hikers are safe across the bridge, over."
嚮導呼叫說：「三名健行客已安全過橋，請回話。」
- over and out
used when the contact is ending and no reply is expected
文法句型
"message, over"
"question, over"
用法筆記
Only used in radio or walkie-talkie communication. It passes the turn to the other speaker instead of ending the contact completely.
12. radio phrase used to close contact completely, or jokingly to mark a matter as d
通話完畢
無線電通話結束；也戲稱就此打住
radio phrase used to close contact completely, or jokingly to mark a matter as done.
The ranger signed off with, "Camp locked for the night, over and out."
巡山員用「營地今晚已上鎖，通話完畢」來結束通話。
over and out ends contact
After the last exam, Zoe dropped her pen and said, "School stress, over and out."
最後一科考完後，Zoe 放下筆說：「學校壓力，到此為止。」
humorous ending outside radio use
The school host ended the broadcast with, "Sports news complete, over and out."
學校主持人用「體育新聞播報完畢，通話完畢」結束廣播。
Dad put away the cards and joked, "Game night, over and out."
爸爸把紙牌收起來，開玩笑說：「遊戲之夜，通話完畢。」
- over
used when you expect the other person to answer next
文法句型
over and out
statement + over and out
用法筆記
In radio use, this closes the exchange rather than inviting the next reply. Outside radio talk, it is often said jokingly or for dramatic effect.
常見錯誤
over — 形容詞
- overpositive
- overercomparative
- overestsuperlative
1. finished, ended, and no longer continuing.
結束了
事情或關係已告終
finished, ended, and no longer continuing.
The storm was over before the first bus reached our street.
第一班公車開到我們這條街前，暴風雨就結束了。
be over for an event that has ended
By noon, the exam was over and everyone ran outside.
到了中午，考試就結束了，大家都跑到外面。
Their argument was over after one quiet talk in the kitchen.
他們在廚房安靜談了一次後，爭吵就結束了。
The holiday will be over when Uncle Ray flies home.
Uncle Ray 飛回家時，假期就結束了。
- ongoing
common for something that is still continuing
- unfinished
focuses on not being complete yet
- continuing
emphasises that the event or state has not ended
文法句型
be over
be all over
be over between + people
用法筆記
Predicative only in this sense, usually after 'be'. Common with events, periods of time, and relationships.
常見錯誤
2. Of eggs, cooked on one side and then turned so the other side cooks too.
兩面煎的
尤指蛋翻面後兩邊都煎過的
Of eggs, cooked on one side and then turned so the other side cooks too.
At the diner, Maya said her eggs were over, not sunny-side up.
在那家餐館裡，Maya 說她的蛋要兩面煎，不要單面煎。
eggs + be over
The server asked whether Dad wanted his eggs over easy or hard-boiled.
服務生問爸爸的蛋要兩面煎半熟，還是要水煮蛋。
over easy — diner order pattern
On the breakfast card, guests could choose eggs over medium with toast.
早餐卡上，客人可以選兩面煎中熟的蛋，再配吐司。
Carlos orders his eggs over hard so the white cooks through.
Carlos 點蛋時都要兩面煎全熟，這樣蛋白才會熟透。
- sunny-side up
used when an egg is cooked on only one side
文法句型
eggs + be over
order eggs over
over easy / over medium / over hard
用法筆記
Mostly heard in American breakfast orders and especially with eggs. Often expanded to 'over easy', 'over medium', or 'over hard' to show how firm the yolk should be.
常見錯誤
3. No longer seen as modern, attractive, or worth following.
過時的
不再流行或受歡迎的
No longer seen as modern, attractive, or worth following.
The stylist said skinny ties were over, and wider ones were back.
造型師說，窄版領帶已經過時了，較寬的款式又回來了。
be over = no longer fashionable
By summer, that phone game was over and everyone played racing apps.
到了夏天，那款手機遊戲就過時了，大家都改玩賽車 app。
trend/game + be over
The blogger wrote that heavy curtains were over in small city apartments.
那位部落客寫道，在小型市區公寓裡，厚窗簾已經過時了。
At the mall, glitter shoes were over once plain white trainers became popular.
在購物中心裡，一旦素白運動鞋變流行，亮粉鞋就顯得過時了。
- dated
suggests something now looks old or behind the times
- old-fashioned
stronger and more clearly about style than general popularity
- unfashionable
formal and mainly about clothing or style
- fashionable
used for styles or things people currently like
- current
broader; can refer to what is still modern or relevant
文法句型
style / trend / game + is over
be over with + group
用法筆記
Usually follows 'be' and is used about styles, crazes, games, or ways of doing things. Distinguish from adjective sense 6, which means something has simply ended in time.
常見錯誤
4. in the higher position when two parts or levels are one above the other.
上層的
上下配置中較上面的
in the higher position when two parts or levels are one above the other.
The restorer measured the overdoor painting above the chapel entrance.
修復師量著小教堂入口上方那幅門上畫的尺寸。
fixed compound: overdoor painting
The sale list described an overmantel mirror from a large country house.
拍賣清單寫著，那面壁爐上方的裝飾鏡來自一棟鄉間大宅。
The museum bought an overdoor carving from an old manor house.
博物館買下了一件來自老莊園宅邸的門上雕飾。
Fresh flowers stood below the overmantel shelf in the marble hall.
鮮花擺在大理石大廳裡那道壁爐上方飾板的下方。
文法句型
over + noun
contrast with lower/under + noun
用法筆記
Rare and mainly before a noun. Often used only when there is a lower matching part to compare with.
5. forming the outside part that covers another part underneath.
外層的
在外面覆蓋內部的
forming the outside part that covers another part underneath.
The tent manual says the over-flap keeps rain off the zip.
帳篷說明書寫著，外層擋片能讓拉鍊避開雨水。
fixed compound: over-flap for an outer covering
By dawn, the oversheet had slid onto the floor beside Emma's bed.
到天亮時，外層床單已滑到 Emma 床邊的地板上。
Dust lay on the overcover in the museum sewing room.
博物館縫紉室裡，那個外罩上積了一層灰。
The crate stayed shut until the packer locked the over-lid in place.
裝箱員把外蓋鎖好後，那只木箱才算關妥。
文法句型
over + noun
over + covering part
用法筆記
Usually before a noun naming the covering part of something, such as a flap, sheet, or cover. Distinguish from sense 1, which points to a higher position rather than a covering layer.
6. greater in degree than is good, useful, or reasonable.
過度的
程度超過適當範圍的
greater in degree than is good, useful, or reasonable.
The coach warned that overconfidence can ruin a team after one easy win.
教練警告說，只贏一場就過度自信，可能毀掉整支球隊。
standard compound noun for excess
Ben's overenthusiasm showed when he answered before the teacher finished the question.
Ben 的過度熱心表露無遺，老師題目還沒念完他就搶答。
The director admitted the small play suffered from overambition and ran too long.
導演承認，那齣小戲因為野心過大而拖得太長。
The rescue slowed because overcaution made the climbers stop every few minutes.
救援行動變慢，因為過度謹慎讓登山客每幾分鐘就停下來。
- moderate
suggests a controlled and suitable amount
- reasonable
focuses on what is sensible rather than simply not large
文法句型
over + abstract noun
用法筆記
Rare as a separate adjective before abstract nouns. In modern English, the prefix form 'over-' is usually more common in writing.
7. left after the rest has already been used, spent, or given away.
剩下的
用過後仍然留下的
left after the rest has already been used, spent, or given away.
We had two blankets over after the late bus finally arrived.
那班晚到的巴士終於到了之後，我們還剩下兩條毯子。
postpositive: noun + over for something remaining
Marcus kept fifty dollars over after paying the moving truck.
Marcus 付完搬家卡車的費用後，還剩下五十美元。
There was one clean cup over after the children left.
孩子們離開後，還剩下一個乾淨的杯子。
After the party, Aunt Rosa had soup over for tomorrow's lunch.
派對結束後，Aunt Rosa 還有剩下的湯可以留到明天午餐。
文法句型
have + noun + over
there be + noun + over
用法筆記
Usually comes after the noun or amount, not before it. Distinguish from sense 5: sense 4 stresses what remains after use, while sense 5 stresses that there is more than needed.
常見錯誤
8. more than needed or planned, so that an extra amount exists.
多出的
比需要或預期還多的
more than needed or planned, so that an extra amount exists.
The lunch order was six boxes over, so teachers took extras home.
午餐訂單多出了六盒，所以老師們把多的帶回家。
quantity + over for a surplus amount
After two families cancelled, we ended up three chairs over for dinner.
兩個家庭取消後，晚餐座位多出了三張椅子。
By Friday, the bakery was twelve rolls over for the fair.
到了週五，麵包店為園遊會多出了十二個餐包。
The camp stayed two tents over after four families cancelled.
四個家庭取消後，營隊多出了兩頂帳篷。
文法句型
be + quantity + over
have + quantity + over
用法筆記
Often follows a number or quantity word. Distinguish from sense 4: sense 5 is about surplus compared with a plan or need, not simply what remains after something was used.
over — 字首
1. put before a word to show that an action, amount, or quality goes past what is n
過度；過量
表示太多或超出適當程度
put before a word to show that an action, amount, or quality goes past what is normal, needed, or healthy.
If you overcook the noodles, they turn soft and lose their bite.
如果把麵煮過頭，麵條就會變軟，失去口感。
overcook = do something too much
Weeks of overtime left Mina overworked and too tired to drive home.
連續幾週加班讓 Mina 過度勞累，累到沒力氣開車回家。
overworked = tired from too much work
The overfull bag split when Leo lifted it onto the bus.
Leo 把那個過滿的包包抬上公車時，袋子就裂開了。
An overpayment on the bill confused the clerk at checkout.
帳單上的多付金額讓結帳員一時搞不清楚。
文法句型
over- + verb
over- + adjective
over- + noun
用法筆記
Usually joins verbs, adjectives, and nouns such as 'overcook', 'overworked', and 'overpayment'. Distinguish from sense 2: sense 1 says something is too much, while sense 2 simply marks a higher number or measure.
常見錯誤
2. put before numbers or measures to show an amount, age, length, or time higher th
超過
表示比某數量或標準更多
put before numbers or measures to show an amount, age, length, or time higher than a stated level.
Only over-18 players may enter the late-night table tennis tournament.
只有超過十八歲的球員才能參加這場深夜桌球賽。
over-18 = more than age eighteen
The clinic offers free checks for over-65 patients every Tuesday morning.
這間診所每週二早上都為六十五歲以上病人提供免費檢查。
over-65 before a noun is often hyphenated
Mira packed an over-100-page file for the visa interview.
Mira 為了簽證面談帶了一份超過一百頁的資料。
The airline charged extra for over-20-kilo bags at check-in.
航空公司會對超過二十公斤的行李收額外費用。
文法句型
over- + number + noun
over- + measure + noun
用法筆記
Most common with numbers, ages, times, and sizes before a noun, often with hyphens. Unlike sense 1, it does not itself suggest that the amount is a problem.
常見錯誤
3. put before some words to show a place, object, or action that is above something
上方；在上
表示位在較高的位置
put before some words to show a place, object, or action that is above something else or comes from above.
An overhead lamp lit the sink while Rosa washed the dishes.
頭頂上方的燈照亮了水槽，Rosa 正在洗碗。
overhead = above your head
The pitcher used an overarm throw that surprised the young batter.
投手用了上手投法，讓年輕打者很意外。
overarm = from above the shoulder
Workers repaired the overhead wires after last night's storm.
工人在昨晚風暴過後修理那些架空電線。
The store hangs overhead signs above each row of fruit.
那家店在每排水果上方都掛著指示牌。
文法句型
over- + body-position word
over- + noun for thing above
用法筆記
Common in compounds naming things above you or actions made from above, such as 'overhead' and 'overarm'. Distinguish from sense 3, which involves crossing from side to side rather than simply being higher.
常見錯誤
4. put before some words to show going from one side to the other, often across lan
跨越
表示從一邊到另一邊
put before some words to show going from one side to the other, often across land, sea, or a barrier.
The parts team sent the spare parts overseas after the Tainan factory closed.
台南工廠關閉後，零件團隊把備用零件寄到海外。
overseas = across the sea
The tour continues overland from Nepal into northern India.
這段行程接著改走陸路，從尼泊爾進入印度北部。
overland = across land
Children crossed the overbridge to reach the museum without entering traffic.
孩子們走過那座天橋，才到得了博物館，不必穿過車流。
An overpass now carries bikes across the busy ring road.
新建的陸橋現在讓單車能安全跨過那條繁忙的環路。
文法句型
over- + land/sea word
over- + crossing noun
用法筆記
Seen in established compounds such as 'overseas', 'overland', 'overbridge', and 'overpass'. Distinguish from sense 4: sense 3 focuses on crossing to the other side, while sense 4 only marks a higher position.
常見錯誤
over — 動詞
- overpresent simple I / you / we / they
- overs3rd person singular
- overing-ing form
- overedpast simple
1. to get past a barrier by jumping so that you land on the far side.
躍過；跳過
跳著越過障礙物
to get past a barrier by jumping so that you land on the far side.
In an old riding story, the mare overed the low gate by the pond.
在一篇舊騎馬故事裡，那匹母馬躍過了池塘邊的低柵門。
over + gate/wall/fence
With one bound, the goat overed a narrow ditch by the road.
那隻山羊一躍就跳過了路邊的窄溝。
with one bound + over + obstacle
At the last second, Ravi overed the fallen log on the path.
到最後一秒，Ravi 躍過了小路上的倒木。
In the hunt diary, the dog overed a stone wall after the rabbit.
在狩獵日記裡，那隻狗追著兔子躍過了一道石牆。
In the race, Lena's horse overed every fence without slowing down.
比賽中，Lena 的馬匹跳過每一道柵欄時都沒有減速。
文法句型
over + fence/wall/gate
over + ditch/stream/log
用法筆記
Object is usually a real barrier such as a fence, gate, wall, or ditch. This verb is very rare in modern English, and most speakers would say 'jump over' or 'leap over' instead.
常見錯誤
over — 名詞
- oversingular
- oversplural
1. in cricket, one turn when the same bowler delivers six balls from one end before
一輪投球
板球中同投手連投六球的一輪
in cricket, one turn when the same bowler delivers six balls from one end before the next bowler begins from the other end.
Singh bowled an over that gave the other team only two runs.
Singh 這一輪只讓對方從六球中拿到兩分。
bowl an over / give away runs
After ten overs, only sixty balls were gone, and our team still needed thirty runs.
打完十輪後，六十球已經投完，但我們隊還差三十分才能贏。
plural form after a number
The captain saved her fastest bowler for the last over, when six balls remained.
隊長把她最快的投手留到最後一輪，當時只剩六球。
Rain stopped the school match after just one over.
學校比賽才打一輪就因下雨中斷了。
On the last ball of that over, the batter drove four runs.
那一輪的最後一球，打者把球打成四分。
文法句型
an over
ten overs
bowl an over
in the final over
用法筆記
Used almost only in cricket. It commonly appears after numbers and with verbs like 'bowl', 'start', or 'complete', and it names the six-ball unit rather than the whole innings.