overall
Vocabulary Word
BritishAmerican
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: Taking everything into account; general; a protective garment
总体的,全面的;工作服
general, en general; mono de trabajo
全体的な、総合的な;作業着
전반적인, 종합적인; 작업복
The word 'overall' as an adjective or adverb means considering everything together, or in general. It's used when you want to summarise or give a general assessment. As a noun (usually 'overalls'), it refers to loose-fitting trousers with a bib and straps, worn for work or as casual clothing.
「overall」作为形容词或副词意为综合考虑一切,或总体上。当你想要总结或给出总体评价时使用。作为名词(通常是「overalls」)指带围兜和肩带的宽松裤子,工作时或作为休闲服穿着。
La palabra «overall» como adjetivo o adverbio significa considerando todo junto, o en general. Se usa cuando quieres resumir o dar una evaluación general. Como sustantivo (generalmente «overalls»), se refiere a pantalones holgados con peto y tirantes, usados para trabajar o como ropa casual.
「overall」は形容詞や副詞として、すべてを合わせて考える、または全般的にという意味です。要約したり、全体的な評価をしたいときに使います。名詞として(通常「overalls」)、胸当てとストラップ付きのゆったりしたズボンを指し、作業用やカジュアルな服として着用されます。
'overall'이라는 단어는 형용사 또는 부사로 모든 것을 종합적으로 고려하여, 또는 일반적으로라는 의미입니다. 요약하거나 전반적인 평가를 내릴 때 사용됩니다. 명사로(보통 'overalls') 멜빵이 달린 헐렁한 바지를 뜻하며, 작업용이나 캐주얼 의류로 착용합니다.
Examples
- Overall, I think the project was a success. 总的来说,我认为这个项目是成功的。En general, creo que el proyecto fue un éxito.全体的に、このプロジェクトは成功だったと思います。전반적으로 이 프로젝트는 성공이었다고 생각합니다.
- The overall cost was higher than expected. 总体成本比预期高。El coste total fue mayor de lo esperado.総コストは予想より高かった。총비용이 예상보다 높았습니다.
- He wore overalls to paint the house. 他穿着工作服粉刷房子。Llevaba un mono para pintar la casa.彼は家のペンキ塗りにオーバーオールを着ていました。그는 집 페인트칠을 할 때 작업복을 입었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
Compound of 'over' and 'all', both from Old English. Used as an adjective meaning 'all-encompassing' since the early 19th century, and as a noun for a protective garment since the 18th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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