oversew
oversew — 動詞
- oversewpresent simple I / you / we / they
- oversews3rd person singular
- oversewing-ing form
- oversewedpast simple
1. to stitch along the edge of a piece of cloth using small, evenly spaced loops th
縫邊；縫合
用細小針腳縫合布料邊緣或接合處
to stitch along the edge of a piece of cloth using small, evenly spaced loops that go over the edge, either to join two folded edges together or to finish the edge so it does not come apart.
Rodrigo oversewed the hem of the cotton dress with neat, even stitches.
Rodrigo 用整齊均勻的針腳把棉裙的摺邊縫合。
oversew + [object] with [stitch type]
The tailor taught Nkechi how to oversew the two folded edges of the lining together.
裁縫教 Nkechi 如何將兩層摺好的內襯邊緣縫合在一起。
oversew + edges + together
Nora carefully oversewed the patch onto the torn sleeve of her jacket.
Nora 仔細地將布塊縫合在她的夾克破袖上。
The tailor oversewed the edges of the collar by hand before attaching the lining.
裁縫先用手將衣領邊緣縫合，然後再縫上內襯。
The class practiced how to oversew the border of each handkerchief.
全班練習如何在每條手帕的邊緣縫合。
- whipstitch
very similar technique; 'whipstitch' usually describes a quicker, more visible stitch used for joining, while 'overhand' implies neater finishing
文法句型
oversew + [object]
用法筆記
Object is usually a fabric edge, hem, seam, or patch that needs joining or finishing. This sense describes hand-sewing, not machine stitching.
常見錯誤
2. to sew over a cut edge of cloth with diagonal stitches that pass across the edge
包邊；包邊縫
用斜針縫合布料毛邊防止脫線
to sew over a cut edge of cloth with diagonal stitches that pass across the edge, forming a protective layer that prevents the threads from coming loose or the fabric from fraying.
Vivek oversewed all the raw edges of the wool fabric before washing it.
Vivek 在洗滌之前將羊毛布料的所有毛邊都包邊縫好。
oversew + raw edge + [fabric type]
Eitan oversewed the raw edges inside the linen skirt to stop fraying in the wash.
Eitan 將亞麻裙內部的毛邊包邊縫合，以免布料在洗滌時散開。
Sora learned to oversew the cut edges of the canvas bag before assembling it.
Sora 在組裝帆布袋之前學習如何為裁切邊緣包邊。
The dressmaker always oversews the edges of silk garments to protect the delicate fabric.
那位女裝裁縫總是將絲質衣物的邊緣包邊縫，以保護脆弱的布料。
Darius oversewed the neckline before attaching the collar to prevent unravelling.
Darius 在縫上領子之前先將領口包邊縫，防止布料散開。
- overcast
used as a verb synonym; 'overcast' is more common in pattern instructions ('overcast the seam allowance')
文法句型
oversew + [object]
用法筆記
Object is typically a raw (unfinished) fabric edge, seam allowance, or cut line. Distinguish from Sense 1: overcast stitching is specifically for preventing fraying on raw edges, whereas overhand stitching often joins two finished edges.
常見錯誤
3. to bind a book or printed pages by machine, sewing through the folded sections w
鎖線裝訂
用機器穿線裝訂書頁使其牢固
to bind a book or printed pages by machine, sewing through the folded sections with strong thread so the spine stays firm but the pages can open flat.
The library sent the worn volume to be oversewed so its pages stayed secure.
圖書館把那本破舊的書送去鎖線裝訂，讓書頁更牢固。
passive: be oversewed by machine
Mayumi had the student thesis oversewed instead of stapled for a more durable finish.
Mayumi 把學生的論文送去鎖線裝訂，而不是用訂書針裝訂，以求更耐用的效果。
Brooke noticed that the reference book had been oversewed, so it opened flat on the desk.
Brooke 發現那本參考書經過鎖線裝訂，所以能在桌上完全攤平。
The workshop oversews rare manuscripts for archival collections around the country.
這間工坊為全國各地的檔案館鎖線裝訂珍貴的手稿。
Emre checked whether the thesis could be oversewed before the binding machine was set up.
Emre 在裝訂機器設定好之前檢查了那本論文能否進行鎖線裝訂。
- sew through the fold
a descriptive phrase for the technique, not a direct synonym but used in binding manuals
文法句型
oversew + [book / volume / manuscript]
be oversewed + by machine
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice ('be oversewed', 'got oversewed'). Object is always a bound item (book, volume, manuscript, thesis). This bookbinding sense is distinct from Senses 1 and 2, which refer to hand-sewing on fabric.