🇬🇧🇨🇳 overcome - 克服 : English Lesson
verb
Meaning of "overcome" ("克服"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
To overcome something means you don’t give up when there is a problem or challenge, and you keep trying until you beat it, fix it, or learn how to handle it.
I finally overcame my problem of waking up late by putting my alarm clock on the other side of the planet—okay, just the other side of the room.
I overcame my video game addiction by winning the final boss battle… and then the controller battery died, which also helped.
I overcame my problem of forgetting homework by taping a giant note to my forehead that said, “CHECK BACKPACK OR ELSE.”
I overcame my fear of the dark when I realized the scary monster was just my dirty laundry pile waving hello.
Bees overcome the challenge of flying with tiny wings by beating them super fast—about 200 times a second.
A boy sees a high wall and wants to overcome it. His hands shake, but he will overcome fear by holding the stone. His friend calls, "You can overcome this." He climbs step by step to overcome the last part of the wall. When he sits, he smiles — quiet and proud to overcome what he thought was too big.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B2 Upper Intermediate
This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.
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