overcome

柯林斯詞典

1. V-T If you overcome a problem or a feeling, you successfully deal with it and control it. 克服
Molly had fought and overcome her fear of flying. 莫莉經(jīng)過努力克服了對飛行的恐懼。
2. V-T If you are overcome by a feeling or event, it is so strong or has such a strong effect that you cannot think clearly. 困擾
The night before the test I was overcome by fear and despair. 考試的前一晚我被恐懼與絕望困擾著。
3. V-T If you are overcome by smoke or a poisonous gas, you become very ill or die from breathing it in. 熏倒; 熏死[usu passive]
The residents were trying to escape from the fire but were overcome by smoke. 居民們正設(shè)法逃出大火，卻被煙熏倒了。

Their resolute opposition to new working methods was difficult to overcome.
The plan was designed to help women and minorities overcome discrimination in the workplace .
He overcame all obstacles in his path to the top .
What are the prospects for overcoming the strife between the Christian minority and Muslim majority ?
This film reveals their resourcefulness in overcoming appalling weather and treacherous terrain .