superimpose

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superimpose — 動詞

  • superimposepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • superimposeshe / she / it
  • superimposedpast simple
  • superimposing-ing form

1. to set one visual item such as an image, layer, or piece of text directly over a

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

疊加

將一物疊放於另一物上,兩者皆可見

to set one visual item such as an image, layer, or piece of text directly over another so that both remain visible together

例句

Bao superimposed the company logo onto a photo of the city skyline.

Bao 將公司標誌疊加到城市天際線的照片上。

superimpose + logo + onto + photo

With the editing tool, Hoa superimposed English subtitles over the original film scenes.

Hoa 使用編輯工具將英文字幕疊加到原版電影畫面上方。

preposition over | passive underlying scene stays visible

常見搭配
  • superimpose an image onto a background
  • superimpose text over a photograph
  • superimpose a grid on a map
  • superimpose layers in editing software
同義詞
  • overlay

    Very close; overlay often implies the top layer is transparent or semi-transparent, while superimpose focuses on exact positioning with the lower content still visible.

  • layer

    Simpler, less precise; layering can mean stacking multiple items without the requirement that each lower layer remains clearly visible.

  • superpose

    Technical synonym used mainly in mathematics and physics; less common in everyday design contexts.

反義詞
  • separate

    To move apart rather than place together.

  • remove

    To take away one element instead of adding another on top.

文法句型

superimpose + [object] + on/onto + [surface]

用法筆記

Common in photography, graphic design, and scientific imaging. The direct object is typically a visual element such as an image, text, grid, or layer. Common prepositions: on, onto, over.

常見錯誤

She superimposed the sticker over the old label, hiding it completely.
She placed the sticker over the old label, hiding it completely.
'superimpose' specifically means the lower item stays visible, not hidden.

同根字

  • superimposition
    名詞C2
  • superimposed
    形容詞C1
  • superimposable
    形容詞C2

常見搭配