Definition of overlook in English:

overlook

verb əʊvəˈlʊkˌoʊvərˈlʊk

[with object]

1Fail to notice.
忽视，忽略；看漏
he seems to have overlooked one important fact
他似乎忽略了一个重要的事实。
Example sentencesExamples
- However, you might be overlooking a few important facts.
- A fundamental shift in the nature of migration has been largely overlooked by policy-makers.
- The appointment was unanimous and, given the nature of humanities studies, it is doubtful that the department would overlook something as important as equity policies.
- The concerns of early childhood educators, however, appear to have been overlooked in this discussion.
- First it confirms that they are in the vast majority - a fact often overlooked.
- In many situations where one group is the majority, they often overlook the important contributions of other members of society.
- Oddly enough, you sometimes overlook important details or fail completely to see and understand the other person's point of view.
- Many researchers into the UFO enigma tend to overlook a very important fact.
- A fact often overlooked is that Ruth hit his 714 homers in 8,399 at-bats.
- I worry that we overlook important considerations when we equate care for adults with care for children.
- The conflict of interest with him owning a private ambulance service was conveniently overlooked.
- Line-of-business managers may overlook risks or fail to alert higher-ups when they do see them.
- Regrettably, the debate is so laden with emotions and self-serving arguments that the facts are often overlooked.
- We are particularly concerned with efficiency values, an aspect that is frequently overlooked.
- Second, it overlooks the fact that, by knowing a few important things, one can know the many less important things that follow from them.
- Protection of health care workers during the decontamination process is important and frequently overlooked.
- The five steps seem simple, even obvious, but consider how often they're overlooked in public debate.
- Both are interesting (and were largely overlooked at the time).
- I think, however, that he overlooks an important third possibility - inadequate nutrition in utero.
- The bill entirely overlooks this important requirement.
Synonyms
miss, fail to notice, fail to observe, fail to spot, fail to see, leave, leave unnoticed
informal slip up on
1. 1.1 Ignore or disregard (something, especially a fault or offence)
  不理会；宽恕，宽容（某事，尤指过错、冒犯）
  she was more than ready to overlook his faults
  她很愿意宽恕他的过错。
  Example sentencesExamples
  We shouldn't overlook the error by finding it tiny in comparison to his crushing worldwide agenda.
  The prisoner promised that if the Magistrates would overlook the offence he would not do anything of the kind again.
  That does not require them either to assume that it is faultless or to overlook its faults.
  We need to have the spirit of forgiveness for our brethren and overlook small mistakes which happen during the running of organisations.
  Or, if they do, they will overlook that error in their determination to snap up some stylish, low-priced quilts, lamps and rugs.
  All of these goofs can be overlooked due to the sheer likeability of the script and actors.
  Liberals were once happy to overlook the country's crimes, seeing only a model democratic state
  Ignoring these inconsistencies to savour the flavour of the novel may not induce a reader to overlook the errors that may have crept in during translation or copyediting.
  For their part European leaders are desperate to overlook his misdemeanours in the interests of unity.
  Longstanding ties often led us to overlook the faults of local elites.
  However, we should not overlook what they did create in the provincial cities and industrial regions of Britain.
  In contrast, the auditor will be prepared to overlook immaterial errors in financial statements and in underlying records.
  Even if it is cheese of the lowest order, it is still cheese, and therefore we can overlook many of its faults.
  The world teaches us to live in denial and overlook the faults and failings that keep us from loving.
  He was, and is, a good man, but no man is good enough to overlook every fault, especially something like this.
  Atrocities are overlooked and nobody seems to be a credible witness.
  Many of these faults could be overlooked if we actually cared about the characters.
  However, these complaints can be overlooked due to the sheer zeal the movie radiates.
  However, while you are quick to overlook faults, the Thinker can be overly critical.
  Numerous government officials either have stakes in the mines or are bribed to overlook regulation breaches.
  Synonyms
  disregard, neglect, ignore, pay no attention/heed to, turn a blind eye, turn a deaf ear to, pass over, omit, skip (over), gloss over, leave out, leave undone, forget
  deliberately ignore, not take into consideration, disregard, take no notice of, take no account of, make allowances for, let pass, turn a blind eye to, wink at, blink at, connive at, excuse, pardon, forgive, condone, let someone off with, let go, sink, bury, let bygones be bygones
  informal let something ride
2. 1.2 Pass over (someone) in favour of another.
  使落选；不录取
  he was overlooked by the Nobel committee
  他未被诺贝尔委员会选上。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I wish that people wouldn't just overlook me and think I'm just some kid.
  This is an example of an unknown actor being overlooked because she's unknown.
  It is not always that women are overlooked in the adoption process.
  I had thought the pattern was more or less standardized, but it appears I've been overlooking some extraordinary people.
  He's been cranky every time he was overlooked for the front bench and is also known to have mood swings, despite once being a psychologist.
  For example, are qualified black people being overlooked for particular assignments in favor of those less qualified?
  This is long overdue and it would be a crying shame if he was overlooked permanently.
  I just don't think they are getting the opportunity and are being overlooked in favour of foreign keepers.
  There are French doors out to a small railed balcony which overlooks the garden.
  Reliance solely on the conventional diagnostic approach will overlook many people who could benefit from thyroid-replacement therapy.
  He's been consistently overlooked for promotion and doesn't find it easy to talk to people.
  How he was overlooked as one of the Scotland trialists is a mystery.
  A lot of people may overlook him now, but they'll be sorry in the long run.
  Cleopatra Thea of Syria was reputed to be far more beautiful and cunning than Cleopatra VII, yet she is always overlooked in favour of her descendant!
  It wasn't the first time they had overlooked him.
  In the end, Liverpool and Birmingham were both overlooked in favour of sticking with the Steel City.
2Have a view of from above.
俯视，眺望
the chateau overlooks fields of corn and olive trees
城堡俯视玉米地和橄榄树林。
Example sentencesExamples
- Her office overlooked a view of the main street.
- We entered the main room where the windows overlooked the quiet lake.
- Adele stood in her room by the window that overlooked their street.
- The next bedroom also has large windows overlooking the lake and patio.
- The main bedroom has two large windows which overlook Gordon Street, while the smaller bedroom is to the rear.
- A set of bay windows overlooks the Liffey Valley and there are patio doors leading out to the back patio and lawned garden.
- The low maintenance back garden faces south and is not overlooked from the back.
- A window with working shutters overlooks the street.
- A large flowing fountain centered it all, and beyond, the rear windows overlooked the valley with a grandiose view of the lake and the city in the distance.
- A picture window with original shutters overlooks the street.
- This is bright with a large wooden framed sash window which overlooks the street.
- Laughloch stood before the wide, panoramic window that overlooked the street intersection.
- Katy waved at the door and walked to a window that overlooked the street.
- The rooms overlook either the front or the rear of the house.
- I went to the bed and kneeled on it, looking out the window that overlooked part of the field.
- The room led out to a balcony which overlooked a large beautiful garden.
- We sat down by the window, which overlooked the busy street.
- One of the employees I had become friends with over the summer grabbed me and dragged me over to the huge picture window that overlooked the playing field of Yankee Stadium.
- Her large window overlooked the street, with a narrow view of downtown, which was spectacular after dark when the lights glittered in the night sky.
- Tobias softly closed the door and slunk upstairs to a window that overlooked the streets out front only to confirm his assumption that cops were watching his house.
Synonyms
have a view of, afford a view of, look over/across, look on to, look out on/over, face, front on to, give on to, give over, open out over, command a view of, command, dominate
1. 2.1be overlooked (of a place) be open to view and so lack privacy.
  （地方）能从外面看得很清楚的，缺少私密性的
  it's better if the property isn't overlooked
  这房产要不是从外面一览无余就更好了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  They also complain that homes in Tower Place, which runs alongside the gardens, will be directly overlooked by the rotating wheel capsules, destroying their privacy.
  Plans also include open spaces with play areas to ensure homes are not overlooked.
  One of the new houses is three storeys high and the other is four, prompting fears that homes nearby will lose their privacy by being overlooked.
  In many of the capital's boroughs, they refuse applications to turn roof space into gardens because of concerns that nearby homes will be overlooked and neighbours' privacy infringed.
  Planning officers argue the vicarage garden is open so the new houses would be overlooked by existing properties.
3archaic Supervise.
〈古〉监督
he was overlooking his harvest men
他在监督收庄稼的雇工们。
4archaic Bewitch with the evil eye.
〈古〉用邪恶的眼睛施魔法于
they told them they were overlooked by some unlucky Person
他们被告知他们被某位能带来厄运的人施了魔法。

noun ˈəʊvəlʊkˈoʊvərˌlʊk

North American

A commanding position or view.
〈北美〉居高临下的位置，从高处能看到的景色
the overlook to the townsite
在高处看到的城镇所在地的景色。
Example sentencesExamples
- Along the mesa rim there are good overlooks of major sites in the canyon.
- Laurie pinpoints a location and directs Shawn to a scenic overlook.
- The overlook provides a head-on view of the massive, horsetail-shaped cataract.
- There are outstanding views of the Table Mountains from the glass overlook and walk-out balcony of the new Geology Museum.
- Even the larger Cañon de Chelly is invisible except from a few select overlooks - otherwise all one can see is an endless vista of trees and some mesas in the distance.
- That evening we went on what was called a ‘sunset tour’ in which we drove west along the rim, stopping at various scenic overlooks as the sun gradually set.
- Also, I was most intrigued with this sighting because we saw it on a mountain at a city overlook where light pollution is highest.
- Visitors can enjoy beautiful overlooks, including Drake's Seat and Valdemar Hill.
- Here you can hike to a scenic overlook for an impressive view of the river and St. Ignatius Church, which served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
- It was a serene overlook off of the Blue Ridge Parkway I found while looking for a quiet place to contemplate my post-residency plans.
- Outside the park adjacent to Two Medicine Road, Looking Glass Highway climbs to a dramatic overlook.
- I left the garden (it started to rain a little) and walked up to the overlook for a long view of Lake Mendota.
- There are spots on the drive where one gets to view both sides of the ranges from overlooks located at vantage points.
- Stone Mountain, the highest point, provides an overlook to the water.
- The group had stopped on the way down a mountain on a small overlook.
- We gather on scenic overlooks just off the interstate.
- A left turn takes you along the 7-mile South Rim Rd., a paved road with a dozen panoramic overlooks, some with picnic areas and restrooms.
- She pulled off onto a small overlook and we stared down at the valley in front of us as she turned off the car.
- He quickened his pace when the overlook came into view on the ridge ahead.
- The overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in Monongalia County is breathtaking, and many localities have festivals throughout the fall.

Definition of overlook in US English:

overlook

verbˌoʊvərˈlʊkˌōvərˈlo͝ok

[with object]

1Fail to notice (something)
忽视，忽略；看漏
he seems to have overlooked one important fact
他似乎忽略了一个重要的事实。
Example sentencesExamples
- Second, it overlooks the fact that, by knowing a few important things, one can know the many less important things that follow from them.
- First it confirms that they are in the vast majority - a fact often overlooked.
- Protection of health care workers during the decontamination process is important and frequently overlooked.
- The conflict of interest with him owning a private ambulance service was conveniently overlooked.
- However, you might be overlooking a few important facts.
- Both are interesting (and were largely overlooked at the time).
- The appointment was unanimous and, given the nature of humanities studies, it is doubtful that the department would overlook something as important as equity policies.
- Line-of-business managers may overlook risks or fail to alert higher-ups when they do see them.
- The five steps seem simple, even obvious, but consider how often they're overlooked in public debate.
- A fact often overlooked is that Ruth hit his 714 homers in 8,399 at-bats.
- Oddly enough, you sometimes overlook important details or fail completely to see and understand the other person's point of view.
- In many situations where one group is the majority, they often overlook the important contributions of other members of society.
- Many researchers into the UFO enigma tend to overlook a very important fact.
- Regrettably, the debate is so laden with emotions and self-serving arguments that the facts are often overlooked.
- I worry that we overlook important considerations when we equate care for adults with care for children.
- The bill entirely overlooks this important requirement.
- I think, however, that he overlooks an important third possibility - inadequate nutrition in utero.
- A fundamental shift in the nature of migration has been largely overlooked by policy-makers.
- We are particularly concerned with efficiency values, an aspect that is frequently overlooked.
- The concerns of early childhood educators, however, appear to have been overlooked in this discussion.
Synonyms
miss, fail to notice, fail to observe, fail to spot, fail to see, leave, leave unnoticed
1. 1.1 Ignore or disregard (something, especially a fault or offense)
  不理会；宽恕，宽容（某事，尤指过错、冒犯）
  she was more than ready to overlook his faults
  她很愿意宽恕他的过错。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In contrast, the auditor will be prepared to overlook immaterial errors in financial statements and in underlying records.
  However, while you are quick to overlook faults, the Thinker can be overly critical.
  Liberals were once happy to overlook the country's crimes, seeing only a model democratic state
  Even if it is cheese of the lowest order, it is still cheese, and therefore we can overlook many of its faults.
  Many of these faults could be overlooked if we actually cared about the characters.
  The prisoner promised that if the Magistrates would overlook the offence he would not do anything of the kind again.
  Or, if they do, they will overlook that error in their determination to snap up some stylish, low-priced quilts, lamps and rugs.
  The world teaches us to live in denial and overlook the faults and failings that keep us from loving.
  However, we should not overlook what they did create in the provincial cities and industrial regions of Britain.
  Longstanding ties often led us to overlook the faults of local elites.
  Ignoring these inconsistencies to savour the flavour of the novel may not induce a reader to overlook the errors that may have crept in during translation or copyediting.
  All of these goofs can be overlooked due to the sheer likeability of the script and actors.
  However, these complaints can be overlooked due to the sheer zeal the movie radiates.
  Atrocities are overlooked and nobody seems to be a credible witness.
  For their part European leaders are desperate to overlook his misdemeanours in the interests of unity.
  We shouldn't overlook the error by finding it tiny in comparison to his crushing worldwide agenda.
  Numerous government officials either have stakes in the mines or are bribed to overlook regulation breaches.
  That does not require them either to assume that it is faultless or to overlook its faults.
  He was, and is, a good man, but no man is good enough to overlook every fault, especially something like this.
  We need to have the spirit of forgiveness for our brethren and overlook small mistakes which happen during the running of organisations.
  Synonyms
  disregard, neglect, ignore, pay no attention to, pay no heed to, turn a blind eye, turn a deaf ear to, pass over, omit, skip, skip over, gloss over, leave out, leave undone, forget
  deliberately ignore, not take into consideration, disregard, take no notice of, take no account of, make allowances for, let pass, turn a blind eye to, wink at, blink at, connive at, excuse, pardon, forgive, condone, let someone off with, let go, sink, bury, let bygones be bygones
2. 1.2 Pass over (someone) in favor of another.
  使落选；不录取
  he was overlooked by the Nobel committee
  他未被诺贝尔委员会选上。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I just don't think they are getting the opportunity and are being overlooked in favour of foreign keepers.
  It wasn't the first time they had overlooked him.
  He's been cranky every time he was overlooked for the front bench and is also known to have mood swings, despite once being a psychologist.
  This is an example of an unknown actor being overlooked because she's unknown.
  Cleopatra Thea of Syria was reputed to be far more beautiful and cunning than Cleopatra VII, yet she is always overlooked in favour of her descendant!
  In the end, Liverpool and Birmingham were both overlooked in favour of sticking with the Steel City.
  There are French doors out to a small railed balcony which overlooks the garden.
  He's been consistently overlooked for promotion and doesn't find it easy to talk to people.
  Reliance solely on the conventional diagnostic approach will overlook many people who could benefit from thyroid-replacement therapy.
  This is long overdue and it would be a crying shame if he was overlooked permanently.
  A lot of people may overlook him now, but they'll be sorry in the long run.
  How he was overlooked as one of the Scotland trialists is a mystery.
  For example, are qualified black people being overlooked for particular assignments in favor of those less qualified?
  It is not always that women are overlooked in the adoption process.
  I wish that people wouldn't just overlook me and think I'm just some kid.
  I had thought the pattern was more or less standardized, but it appears I've been overlooking some extraordinary people.
2Have a view of from above.
俯视，眺望
the chateau overlooks fields of corn and olive trees
城堡俯视玉米地和橄榄树林。
Example sentencesExamples
- Tobias softly closed the door and slunk upstairs to a window that overlooked the streets out front only to confirm his assumption that cops were watching his house.
- We sat down by the window, which overlooked the busy street.
- Her office overlooked a view of the main street.
- Laughloch stood before the wide, panoramic window that overlooked the street intersection.
- Katy waved at the door and walked to a window that overlooked the street.
- We entered the main room where the windows overlooked the quiet lake.
- The rooms overlook either the front or the rear of the house.
- I went to the bed and kneeled on it, looking out the window that overlooked part of the field.
- The room led out to a balcony which overlooked a large beautiful garden.
- A large flowing fountain centered it all, and beyond, the rear windows overlooked the valley with a grandiose view of the lake and the city in the distance.
- A set of bay windows overlooks the Liffey Valley and there are patio doors leading out to the back patio and lawned garden.
- The next bedroom also has large windows overlooking the lake and patio.
- A window with working shutters overlooks the street.
- A picture window with original shutters overlooks the street.
- One of the employees I had become friends with over the summer grabbed me and dragged me over to the huge picture window that overlooked the playing field of Yankee Stadium.
- This is bright with a large wooden framed sash window which overlooks the street.
- Adele stood in her room by the window that overlooked their street.
- The low maintenance back garden faces south and is not overlooked from the back.
- The main bedroom has two large windows which overlook Gordon Street, while the smaller bedroom is to the rear.
- Her large window overlooked the street, with a narrow view of downtown, which was spectacular after dark when the lights glittered in the night sky.
Synonyms
have a view of, afford a view of, look across, look over, look on to, look out on, look out over, face, front on to, give on to, give over, open out over, command a view of, command, dominate
3archaic Supervise; oversee.
〈古〉监督
4archaic Bewitch with the evil eye.
〈古〉用邪恶的眼睛施魔法于
they told them they were overlooked by some unlucky Person
他们被告知他们被某位能带来厄运的人施了魔法。

nounˈōvərˌlo͝okˈoʊvərˌlʊk

North American

A commanding position or view.
〈北美〉居高临下的位置，从高处能看到的景色
he veered off the highway onto an overlook
Example sentencesExamples
- That evening we went on what was called a ‘sunset tour’ in which we drove west along the rim, stopping at various scenic overlooks as the sun gradually set.
- I left the garden (it started to rain a little) and walked up to the overlook for a long view of Lake Mendota.
- The group had stopped on the way down a mountain on a small overlook.
- The overlook provides a head-on view of the massive, horsetail-shaped cataract.
- Here you can hike to a scenic overlook for an impressive view of the river and St. Ignatius Church, which served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
- Also, I was most intrigued with this sighting because we saw it on a mountain at a city overlook where light pollution is highest.
- A left turn takes you along the 7-mile South Rim Rd., a paved road with a dozen panoramic overlooks, some with picnic areas and restrooms.
- We gather on scenic overlooks just off the interstate.
- There are spots on the drive where one gets to view both sides of the ranges from overlooks located at vantage points.
- Outside the park adjacent to Two Medicine Road, Looking Glass Highway climbs to a dramatic overlook.
- Visitors can enjoy beautiful overlooks, including Drake's Seat and Valdemar Hill.
- It was a serene overlook off of the Blue Ridge Parkway I found while looking for a quiet place to contemplate my post-residency plans.
- She pulled off onto a small overlook and we stared down at the valley in front of us as she turned off the car.
- Stone Mountain, the highest point, provides an overlook to the water.
- Laurie pinpoints a location and directs Shawn to a scenic overlook.
- The overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in Monongalia County is breathtaking, and many localities have festivals throughout the fall.
- Even the larger Cañon de Chelly is invisible except from a few select overlooks - otherwise all one can see is an endless vista of trees and some mesas in the distance.
- There are outstanding views of the Table Mountains from the glass overlook and walk-out balcony of the new Geology Museum.
- He quickened his pace when the overlook came into view on the ridge ahead.
- Along the mesa rim there are good overlooks of major sites in the canyon.

词汇	overlook
释义	Definition of overlook in English: overlook verb əʊvəˈlʊkˌoʊvərˈlʊk [with object] 1Fail to notice. 忽视，忽略；看漏 he seems to have overlooked one important fact 他似乎忽略了一个重要的事实。 Example sentencesExamples However, you might be overlooking a few important facts. A fundamental shift in the nature of migration has been largely overlooked by policy-makers. The appointment was unanimous and, given the nature of humanities studies, it is doubtful that the department would overlook something as important as equity policies. The concerns of early childhood educators, however, appear to have been overlooked in this discussion. First it confirms that they are in the vast majority - a fact often overlooked. In many situations where one group is the majority, they often overlook the important contributions of other members of society. Oddly enough, you sometimes overlook important details or fail completely to see and understand the other person's point of view. Many researchers into the UFO enigma tend to overlook a very important fact. A fact often overlooked is that Ruth hit his 714 homers in 8,399 at-bats. I worry that we overlook important considerations when we equate care for adults with care for children. The conflict of interest with him owning a private ambulance service was conveniently overlooked. Line-of-business managers may overlook risks or fail to alert higher-ups when they do see them. Regrettably, the debate is so laden with emotions and self-serving arguments that the facts are often overlooked. We are particularly concerned with efficiency values, an aspect that is frequently overlooked. Second, it overlooks the fact that, by knowing a few important things, one can know the many less important things that follow from them. Protection of health care workers during the decontamination process is important and frequently overlooked. The five steps seem simple, even obvious, but consider how often they're overlooked in public debate. Both are interesting (and were largely overlooked at the time). I think, however, that he overlooks an important third possibility - inadequate nutrition in utero. The bill entirely overlooks this important requirement. Synonyms miss, fail to notice, fail to observe, fail to spot, fail to see, leave, leave unnoticed informal slip up on 1.1 Ignore or disregard (something, especially a fault or offence) 不理会；宽恕，宽容（某事，尤指过错、冒犯） she was more than ready to overlook his faults 她很愿意宽恕他的过错。 Example sentencesExamples We shouldn't overlook the error by finding it tiny in comparison to his crushing worldwide agenda. The prisoner promised that if the Magistrates would overlook the offence he would not do anything of the kind again. That does not require them either to assume that it is faultless or to overlook its faults. We need to have the spirit of forgiveness for our brethren and overlook small mistakes which happen during the running of organisations. Or, if they do, they will overlook that error in their determination to snap up some stylish, low-priced quilts, lamps and rugs. All of these goofs can be overlooked due to the sheer likeability of the script and actors. Liberals were once happy to overlook the country's crimes, seeing only a model democratic state Ignoring these inconsistencies to savour the flavour of the novel may not induce a reader to overlook the errors that may have crept in during translation or copyediting. For their part European leaders are desperate to overlook his misdemeanours in the interests of unity. Longstanding ties often led us to overlook the faults of local elites. However, we should not overlook what they did create in the provincial cities and industrial regions of Britain. In contrast, the auditor will be prepared to overlook immaterial errors in financial statements and in underlying records. Even if it is cheese of the lowest order, it is still cheese, and therefore we can overlook many of its faults. The world teaches us to live in denial and overlook the faults and failings that keep us from loving. He was, and is, a good man, but no man is good enough to overlook every fault, especially something like this. Atrocities are overlooked and nobody seems to be a credible witness. Many of these faults could be overlooked if we actually cared about the characters. However, these complaints can be overlooked due to the sheer zeal the movie radiates. However, while you are quick to overlook faults, the Thinker can be overly critical. Numerous government officials either have stakes in the mines or are bribed to overlook regulation breaches. Synonyms disregard, neglect, ignore, pay no attention/heed to, turn a blind eye, turn a deaf ear to, pass over, omit, skip (over), gloss over, leave out, leave undone, forget deliberately ignore, not take into consideration, disregard, take no notice of, take no account of, make allowances for, let pass, turn a blind eye to, wink at, blink at, connive at, excuse, pardon, forgive, condone, let someone off with, let go, sink, bury, let bygones be bygones informal let something ride 1.2 Pass over (someone) in favour of another. 使落选；不录取 he was overlooked by the Nobel committee 他未被诺贝尔委员会选上。 Example sentencesExamples I wish that people wouldn't just overlook me and think I'm just some kid. This is an example of an unknown actor being overlooked because she's unknown. It is not always that women are overlooked in the adoption process. I had thought the pattern was more or less standardized, but it appears I've been overlooking some extraordinary people. He's been cranky every time he was overlooked for the front bench and is also known to have mood swings, despite once being a psychologist. For example, are qualified black people being overlooked for particular assignments in favor of those less qualified? This is long overdue and it would be a crying shame if he was overlooked permanently. I just don't think they are getting the opportunity and are being overlooked in favour of foreign keepers. There are French doors out to a small railed balcony which overlooks the garden. Reliance solely on the conventional diagnostic approach will overlook many people who could benefit from thyroid-replacement therapy. He's been consistently overlooked for promotion and doesn't find it easy to talk to people. How he was overlooked as one of the Scotland trialists is a mystery. A lot of people may overlook him now, but they'll be sorry in the long run. Cleopatra Thea of Syria was reputed to be far more beautiful and cunning than Cleopatra VII, yet she is always overlooked in favour of her descendant! It wasn't the first time they had overlooked him. In the end, Liverpool and Birmingham were both overlooked in favour of sticking with the Steel City. 2Have a view of from above. 俯视，眺望 the chateau overlooks fields of corn and olive trees 城堡俯视玉米地和橄榄树林。 Example sentencesExamples Her office overlooked a view of the main street. We entered the main room where the windows overlooked the quiet lake. Adele stood in her room by the window that overlooked their street. The next bedroom also has large windows overlooking the lake and patio. The main bedroom has two large windows which overlook Gordon Street, while the smaller bedroom is to the rear. A set of bay windows overlooks the Liffey Valley and there are patio doors leading out to the back patio and lawned garden. The low maintenance back garden faces south and is not overlooked from the back. A window with working shutters overlooks the street. A large flowing fountain centered it all, and beyond, the rear windows overlooked the valley with a grandiose view of the lake and the city in the distance. A picture window with original shutters overlooks the street. This is bright with a large wooden framed sash window which overlooks the street. Laughloch stood before the wide, panoramic window that overlooked the street intersection. Katy waved at the door and walked to a window that overlooked the street. The rooms overlook either the front or the rear of the house. I went to the bed and kneeled on it, looking out the window that overlooked part of the field. The room led out to a balcony which overlooked a large beautiful garden. We sat down by the window, which overlooked the busy street. One of the employees I had become friends with over the summer grabbed me and dragged me over to the huge picture window that overlooked the playing field of Yankee Stadium. Her large window overlooked the street, with a narrow view of downtown, which was spectacular after dark when the lights glittered in the night sky. Tobias softly closed the door and slunk upstairs to a window that overlooked the streets out front only to confirm his assumption that cops were watching his house. Synonyms have a view of, afford a view of, look over/across, look on to, look out on/over, face, front on to, give on to, give over, open out over, command a view of, command, dominate 2.1be overlooked (of a place) be open to view and so lack privacy. （地方）能从外面看得很清楚的，缺少私密性的 it's better if the property isn't overlooked 这房产要不是从外面一览无余就更好了。 Example sentencesExamples They also complain that homes in Tower Place, which runs alongside the gardens, will be directly overlooked by the rotating wheel capsules, destroying their privacy. Plans also include open spaces with play areas to ensure homes are not overlooked. One of the new houses is three storeys high and the other is four, prompting fears that homes nearby will lose their privacy by being overlooked. In many of the capital's boroughs, they refuse applications to turn roof space into gardens because of concerns that nearby homes will be overlooked and neighbours' privacy infringed. Planning officers argue the vicarage garden is open so the new houses would be overlooked by existing properties. 3archaic Supervise. 〈古〉监督 he was overlooking his harvest men 他在监督收庄稼的雇工们。 4archaic Bewitch with the evil eye. 〈古〉用邪恶的眼睛施魔法于 they told them they were overlooked by some unlucky Person 他们被告知他们被某位能带来厄运的人施了魔法。 noun ˈəʊvəlʊkˈoʊvərˌlʊk North American A commanding position or view. 〈北美〉居高临下的位置，从高处能看到的景色 the overlook to the townsite 在高处看到的城镇所在地的景色。 Example sentencesExamples Along the mesa rim there are good overlooks of major sites in the canyon. Laurie pinpoints a location and directs Shawn to a scenic overlook. The overlook provides a head-on view of the massive, horsetail-shaped cataract. There are outstanding views of the Table Mountains from the glass overlook and walk-out balcony of the new Geology Museum. Even the larger Cañon de Chelly is invisible except from a few select overlooks - otherwise all one can see is an endless vista of trees and some mesas in the distance. That evening we went on what was called a ‘sunset tour’ in which we drove west along the rim, stopping at various scenic overlooks as the sun gradually set. Also, I was most intrigued with this sighting because we saw it on a mountain at a city overlook where light pollution is highest. Visitors can enjoy beautiful overlooks, including Drake's Seat and Valdemar Hill. Here you can hike to a scenic overlook for an impressive view of the river and St. Ignatius Church, which served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. It was a serene overlook off of the Blue Ridge Parkway I found while looking for a quiet place to contemplate my post-residency plans. Outside the park adjacent to Two Medicine Road, Looking Glass Highway climbs to a dramatic overlook. I left the garden (it started to rain a little) and walked up to the overlook for a long view of Lake Mendota. There are spots on the drive where one gets to view both sides of the ranges from overlooks located at vantage points. Stone Mountain, the highest point, provides an overlook to the water. The group had stopped on the way down a mountain on a small overlook. We gather on scenic overlooks just off the interstate. A left turn takes you along the 7-mile South Rim Rd., a paved road with a dozen panoramic overlooks, some with picnic areas and restrooms. She pulled off onto a small overlook and we stared down at the valley in front of us as she turned off the car. He quickened his pace when the overlook came into view on the ridge ahead. The overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in Monongalia County is breathtaking, and many localities have festivals throughout the fall. Definition of overlook in US English: overlook verbˌoʊvərˈlʊkˌōvərˈlo͝ok [with object] 1Fail to notice (something) 忽视，忽略；看漏 he seems to have overlooked one important fact 他似乎忽略了一个重要的事实。 Example sentencesExamples Second, it overlooks the fact that, by knowing a few important things, one can know the many less important things that follow from them. First it confirms that they are in the vast majority - a fact often overlooked. Protection of health care workers during the decontamination process is important and frequently overlooked. The conflict of interest with him owning a private ambulance service was conveniently overlooked. However, you might be overlooking a few important facts. Both are interesting (and were largely overlooked at the time). The appointment was unanimous and, given the nature of humanities studies, it is doubtful that the department would overlook something as important as equity policies. Line-of-business managers may overlook risks or fail to alert higher-ups when they do see them. The five steps seem simple, even obvious, but consider how often they're overlooked in public debate. A fact often overlooked is that Ruth hit his 714 homers in 8,399 at-bats. Oddly enough, you sometimes overlook important details or fail completely to see and understand the other person's point of view. In many situations where one group is the majority, they often overlook the important contributions of other members of society. Many researchers into the UFO enigma tend to overlook a very important fact. Regrettably, the debate is so laden with emotions and self-serving arguments that the facts are often overlooked. I worry that we overlook important considerations when we equate care for adults with care for children. The bill entirely overlooks this important requirement. I think, however, that he overlooks an important third possibility - inadequate nutrition in utero. A fundamental shift in the nature of migration has been largely overlooked by policy-makers. We are particularly concerned with efficiency values, an aspect that is frequently overlooked. The concerns of early childhood educators, however, appear to have been overlooked in this discussion. Synonyms miss, fail to notice, fail to observe, fail to spot, fail to see, leave, leave unnoticed 1.1 Ignore or disregard (something, especially a fault or offense) 不理会；宽恕，宽容（某事，尤指过错、冒犯） she was more than ready to overlook his faults 她很愿意宽恕他的过错。 Example sentencesExamples In contrast, the auditor will be prepared to overlook immaterial errors in financial statements and in underlying records. However, while you are quick to overlook faults, the Thinker can be overly critical. Liberals were once happy to overlook the country's crimes, seeing only a model democratic state Even if it is cheese of the lowest order, it is still cheese, and therefore we can overlook many of its faults. Many of these faults could be overlooked if we actually cared about the characters. The prisoner promised that if the Magistrates would overlook the offence he would not do anything of the kind again. Or, if they do, they will overlook that error in their determination to snap up some stylish, low-priced quilts, lamps and rugs. The world teaches us to live in denial and overlook the faults and failings that keep us from loving. However, we should not overlook what they did create in the provincial cities and industrial regions of Britain. Longstanding ties often led us to overlook the faults of local elites. Ignoring these inconsistencies to savour the flavour of the novel may not induce a reader to overlook the errors that may have crept in during translation or copyediting. All of these goofs can be overlooked due to the sheer likeability of the script and actors. However, these complaints can be overlooked due to the sheer zeal the movie radiates. Atrocities are overlooked and nobody seems to be a credible witness. For their part European leaders are desperate to overlook his misdemeanours in the interests of unity. We shouldn't overlook the error by finding it tiny in comparison to his crushing worldwide agenda. Numerous government officials either have stakes in the mines or are bribed to overlook regulation breaches. That does not require them either to assume that it is faultless or to overlook its faults. He was, and is, a good man, but no man is good enough to overlook every fault, especially something like this. We need to have the spirit of forgiveness for our brethren and overlook small mistakes which happen during the running of organisations. Synonyms disregard, neglect, ignore, pay no attention to, pay no heed to, turn a blind eye, turn a deaf ear to, pass over, omit, skip, skip over, gloss over, leave out, leave undone, forget deliberately ignore, not take into consideration, disregard, take no notice of, take no account of, make allowances for, let pass, turn a blind eye to, wink at, blink at, connive at, excuse, pardon, forgive, condone, let someone off with, let go, sink, bury, let bygones be bygones 1.2 Pass over (someone) in favor of another. 使落选；不录取 he was overlooked by the Nobel committee 他未被诺贝尔委员会选上。 Example sentencesExamples I just don't think they are getting the opportunity and are being overlooked in favour of foreign keepers. It wasn't the first time they had overlooked him. He's been cranky every time he was overlooked for the front bench and is also known to have mood swings, despite once being a psychologist. This is an example of an unknown actor being overlooked because she's unknown. Cleopatra Thea of Syria was reputed to be far more beautiful and cunning than Cleopatra VII, yet she is always overlooked in favour of her descendant! In the end, Liverpool and Birmingham were both overlooked in favour of sticking with the Steel City. There are French doors out to a small railed balcony which overlooks the garden. He's been consistently overlooked for promotion and doesn't find it easy to talk to people. Reliance solely on the conventional diagnostic approach will overlook many people who could benefit from thyroid-replacement therapy. This is long overdue and it would be a crying shame if he was overlooked permanently. A lot of people may overlook him now, but they'll be sorry in the long run. How he was overlooked as one of the Scotland trialists is a mystery. For example, are qualified black people being overlooked for particular assignments in favor of those less qualified? It is not always that women are overlooked in the adoption process. I wish that people wouldn't just overlook me and think I'm just some kid. I had thought the pattern was more or less standardized, but it appears I've been overlooking some extraordinary people. 2Have a view of from above. 俯视，眺望 the chateau overlooks fields of corn and olive trees 城堡俯视玉米地和橄榄树林。 Example sentencesExamples Tobias softly closed the door and slunk upstairs to a window that overlooked the streets out front only to confirm his assumption that cops were watching his house. We sat down by the window, which overlooked the busy street. Her office overlooked a view of the main street. Laughloch stood before the wide, panoramic window that overlooked the street intersection. Katy waved at the door and walked to a window that overlooked the street. We entered the main room where the windows overlooked the quiet lake. The rooms overlook either the front or the rear of the house. I went to the bed and kneeled on it, looking out the window that overlooked part of the field. The room led out to a balcony which overlooked a large beautiful garden. A large flowing fountain centered it all, and beyond, the rear windows overlooked the valley with a grandiose view of the lake and the city in the distance. A set of bay windows overlooks the Liffey Valley and there are patio doors leading out to the back patio and lawned garden. The next bedroom also has large windows overlooking the lake and patio. A window with working shutters overlooks the street. A picture window with original shutters overlooks the street. One of the employees I had become friends with over the summer grabbed me and dragged me over to the huge picture window that overlooked the playing field of Yankee Stadium. This is bright with a large wooden framed sash window which overlooks the street. Adele stood in her room by the window that overlooked their street. The low maintenance back garden faces south and is not overlooked from the back. The main bedroom has two large windows which overlook Gordon Street, while the smaller bedroom is to the rear. Her large window overlooked the street, with a narrow view of downtown, which was spectacular after dark when the lights glittered in the night sky. Synonyms have a view of, afford a view of, look across, look over, look on to, look out on, look out over, face, front on to, give on to, give over, open out over, command a view of, command, dominate 3archaic Supervise; oversee. 〈古〉监督 4archaic Bewitch with the evil eye. 〈古〉用邪恶的眼睛施魔法于 they told them they were overlooked by some unlucky Person 他们被告知他们被某位能带来厄运的人施了魔法。 nounˈōvərˌlo͝okˈoʊvərˌlʊk North American A commanding position or view. 〈北美〉居高临下的位置，从高处能看到的景色 he veered off the highway onto an overlook Example sentencesExamples That evening we went on what was called a ‘sunset tour’ in which we drove west along the rim, stopping at various scenic overlooks as the sun gradually set. I left the garden (it started to rain a little) and walked up to the overlook for a long view of Lake Mendota. The group had stopped on the way down a mountain on a small overlook. The overlook provides a head-on view of the massive, horsetail-shaped cataract. Here you can hike to a scenic overlook for an impressive view of the river and St. Ignatius Church, which served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Also, I was most intrigued with this sighting because we saw it on a mountain at a city overlook where light pollution is highest. A left turn takes you along the 7-mile South Rim Rd., a paved road with a dozen panoramic overlooks, some with picnic areas and restrooms. We gather on scenic overlooks just off the interstate. There are spots on the drive where one gets to view both sides of the ranges from overlooks located at vantage points. Outside the park adjacent to Two Medicine Road, Looking Glass Highway climbs to a dramatic overlook. Visitors can enjoy beautiful overlooks, including Drake's Seat and Valdemar Hill. It was a serene overlook off of the Blue Ridge Parkway I found while looking for a quiet place to contemplate my post-residency plans. She pulled off onto a small overlook and we stared down at the valley in front of us as she turned off the car. Stone Mountain, the highest point, provides an overlook to the water. Laurie pinpoints a location and directs Shawn to a scenic overlook. The overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in Monongalia County is breathtaking, and many localities have festivals throughout the fall. Even the larger Cañon de Chelly is invisible except from a few select overlooks - otherwise all one can see is an endless vista of trees and some mesas in the distance. There are outstanding views of the Table Mountains from the glass overlook and walk-out balcony of the new Geology Museum. He quickened his pace when the overlook came into view on the ridge ahead. Along the mesa rim there are good overlooks of major sites in the canyon.
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