overlapping
overlapping — 形容詞
- overlappingpositive
- more overlappingcomparative
- most overlappingsuperlative
1. used when things are positioned so that one partly covers another — for example,
重疊的
部分覆蓋在另一物上的
used when things are positioned so that one partly covers another — for example, tiles on a roof, sheets of paper, or layers in a diagram
The artist used overlapping circles of different colours to create a sense of depth in the painting.
畫家使用了不同顏色的重疊圓圈，在畫作中營造出深度感。
attributive: overlapping + concrete noun (circles, tiles, leaves)
Lotte arranged the overlapping roof tiles so that rainwater would run off smoothly.
Lotte 排列了重疊的屋瓦，讓雨水可以順暢流下。
The overlapping tree branches formed a natural shelter above the campsite.
重疊的樹枝在營地上方形成了一座天然的遮蔽所。
Two overlapping maps on the wall showed both the railway lines and the bus routes across the city.
牆上的兩張重疊地圖分別顯示了全市的鐵路路線和公車路線。
- layered
focuses on the vertical stacking arrangement rather than partial coverage
- intersecting
implies crossing each other at a point, not partial surface coverage
文法句型
overlapping + noun
be + overlapping
用法筆記
Most common in attributive position before a noun. Often describes physical objects such as tiles, leaves, scales, or layers that cover one another partially.
2. used when events or activities take place during the same period, often so that
同時的
在同一時間發生的
used when events or activities take place during the same period, often so that one starts before an earlier one has finished
Gabriel had two overlapping work shifts this week, so he barely had time to eat dinner.
Gabriel 本週有兩個重疊的班次，所以他幾乎沒時間吃晚餐。
attributive: overlapping + time nouns (shifts, appointments, schedules)
The school scheduled overlapping lunch periods so that the canteen would not be too crowded.
學校安排了重疊的午餐時段，這樣餐廳就不至於太過擁擠。
Yara could not attend both classes because they had overlapping timetables on Tuesday mornings.
Yara 無法同時上兩堂課，因為它們在星期二上午的時間表是重疊的。
The overlapping conference sessions meant Tara had to choose between two interesting talks.
重疊的會議場次讓 Tara 必須在兩場有趣的演講之間做取捨。
Baraka found that his part-time job and his evening course had overlapping hours, so he had to drop one.
Baraka 發現他的兼職工作和夜間課程時間重疊，所以他只好放棄其中一項。
- simultaneous
more formal; implies starting at exactly the same moment rather than partly coinciding in time
- concurrent
formal; used in academic or professional contexts for events running in parallel
- consecutive
one after the other, not at the same time
- staggered
arranged at different times to avoid coincidence
文法句型
overlapping + noun (time periods)
be + overlapping
用法筆記
Commonly used with nouns that describe time slots: shifts, appointments, schedules, sessions, meetings. The predicative form (the meetings are overlapping) is also frequent.
常見錯誤
3. used for duties, roles, interests, or activities that belong partly to more than
共有的
由多人或多方部分共享的
used for duties, roles, interests, or activities that belong partly to more than one person or group — not completely separate
Léa and her colleague had overlapping responsibilities, which sometimes caused confusion about who should handle a task.
Léa 和同事有重疊的職責，這有時會造成對誰該負責某項任務的困惑。
pattern: have + overlapping + abstract noun (responsibilities, duties, roles)
The two government agencies had overlapping areas of authority, so they agreed to coordinate their efforts.
這兩個政府機關的管轄範圍有所重疊，因此他們同意協調彼此的工作。
Minho realised that his musical interests were overlapping with those of the new student in his dormitory.
Minho 發現他的音樂興趣與宿舍裡新來的學生有重疊之處。
Maeve found the overlapping roles of project manager and team leader hard to separate in practice.
Maeve 發現專案經理和團隊組長的角色在實際執行中難以劃分。
文法句型
overlapping + noun (responsibilities, interests)
be + overlapping
overlapping — 動詞
- overlappingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- overlappings3rd person singular
- overlappinging-ing form
- overlappingedpast simple
1. to position one thing so that a portion of it lies on top of a portion of anothe
部分重疊
一物體覆蓋在另一物體的一部分上
to position one thing so that a portion of it lies on top of a portion of another — for instance, fitting tiles, strips of paper, or frames in an animation so that they share a border region
Ava overlapped the edges of the wallpaper strips so that the pattern matched perfectly.
Ava 將壁紙條的邊緣重疊起來，讓花紋完美地銜接。
transitive: overlap + object (edges, strips, ends)
The two photographs overlap at the centre, creating a panoramic view of the valley.
這兩張照片在中央部分重疊，形成了一幅山谷的全景。
intransitive: [noun] + overlap (no object)
Trang overlapped the wooden planks by a few centimetres to stop water seeping through the gaps.
Trang 將木板重疊了幾公分，以防止水從縫隙中滲入。
The circles on the Venn diagram overlap where students study both subjects.
范恩圖上的圓圈在兩個學科都選修的學生處重疊。
文法句型
overlap + object
overlap (intransitive)
overlap with + noun
用法筆記
The transitive pattern (overlap something) is common when describing deliberate placement. The intransitive pattern (A and B overlap) describes a state or arrangement.
常見錯誤
2. to share particular qualities, tastes, opinions, or characteristics with another
有共通之處
在特質、興趣或看法上有部分相同
to share particular qualities, tastes, opinions, or characteristics with another person or group — being alike in certain ways without being entirely identical
Aarav and his sister overlap in their taste for spicy food, though he prefers Thai while she likes Korean.
Aarav 和他妹妹在喜歡辣的食物這點上有共通之處，不過他偏好泰式料理，而她喜歡韓式料理。
intransitive: overlap in + area (taste, interests, opinion)
The skills required for a data analyst overlap with those of a business analyst in many companies.
在許多公司，數據分析師所需的技能與商業分析師的技能有部分重疊。
intransitive: overlap with + noun
Lotte and Gabriel overlap interests in photography and hiking, so they spend most weekends together outdoors.
Lotte 和 Gabriel 在攝影和健行方面興趣重疊，所以他們大部分週末都一起外出。
The two political parties overlap their positions on education policy while differing on tax reform.
這兩個政黨在教育政策上立場相近，但在稅制改革上則有所分歧。
Ava's cooking skills overlap with those of her mother, especially when it comes to baking bread.
Ava 的廚藝和她母親有共通之處，尤其是在烘焙麵包方面。
The two scientific fields overlap in their use of statistical methods for analysing data.
這兩個科學領域在統計方法的運用上有部分重疊。
Minho and Trang discovered that their opinions on urban planning overlap considerably.
Minho 和 Trang 發現他們對都市規劃的看法有很大的共通點。
The skills of a graphic designer and a web developer overlap more than people expect.
平面設計師和網頁開發人員的技能重疊程度比人們想像的還高。
Baraka's musical interests overlap with his sister's, so they often go to concerts together.
Baraka 的音樂興趣和他妹妹有共通之處，所以他們經常一起去聽音樂會。
- coincide
more formal; can mean agreeing exactly rather than partially
- correspond
suggests matching or being equivalent, not just sharing some features
文法句型
overlap + object (interests, skills)
overlap with + noun
overlap in + area
用法筆記
Can be used transitively (e.g., overlapping interests) or intransitively (e.g., our interests overlap). The intransitive form often pairs with 'with' or 'in'. This is the most common sense of the verb and appears frequently in everyday conversation about hobbies, opinions, and professional skills.
常見錯誤
3. to occupy the same period as another event or activity, often creating a clash o
時間重疊
在同一段時間內發生
to occupy the same period as another event or activity, often creating a clash or reducing available time for both
The trade fair overlapped with the music festival, so many visitors stayed in the city for both events.
商展與音樂節時間重疊，所以許多遊客留在城裡同時參加兩項活動。
intransitive: overlap with + event
Léa's final exams overlapped with her brother's school play, so their parents split up to attend both.
Léa 的期末考和她弟弟的學校話劇時間重疊，所以他們的父母分頭去參加。
The two lunch periods overlap by half an hour so that the kitchen staff can serve everyone.
兩個午餐時段重疊半小時，這樣廚房工作人員才能為所有人供餐。
Minho's dentist appointment overlapped with his job interview, so he had to reschedule the dentist.
Minho 的牙醫預約和工作面試時間衝突，所以他只好重新預約牙醫。
- alternate
to take turns or happen in sequence
文法句型
overlap (of events)
overlap with + time period