overlook in Chinese
overlook in Chinese is 简介, 忽略 — overlook means to fail to notice something, or to miss it despite it being there.
overlook in Chinese
简介
Pronounced: jiǎn jiè
A vista or point that gives a view down toward something else.
忽略
Pronounced: hū lüè
(archaic) To look upon with an evil eye; to bewitch by looking upon; to fascinate.
What does "overlook" mean?
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verb To fail to notice something, or to miss it despite it being there.
"The editor overlooked a glaring typo on the front page."
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verb To choose not to hold something against someone; to let a mistake pass without punishing it.
"I'll overlook the late arrival just this once."
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verb To have a view down over something from a higher position.
"The balcony overlooks the harbour."
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noun A point or spot that gives a wide view down over an area.
"Tourists stopped at the overlook to take photos of the canyon."
overlook in a sentence
- The editor overlooked a glaring typo on the front page.
- I'll overlook the late arrival just this once.
- The balcony overlooks the harbour.
- Tourists stopped at the overlook to take photos of the canyon.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "overlook" in Chinese?
"overlook" in Chinese is 简介, 忽略. overlook means: To fail to notice something, or to miss it despite it being there.
How do you pronounce 简介?
"overlook" in Chinese is 简介, pronounced "jiǎn jiè".
How do you use "overlook" in a sentence?
Example: "The editor overlooked a glaring typo on the front page." In Chinese, "overlook" is 简介, 忽略.
Are there other ways to say "overlook" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "overlook": 简介, 忽略.
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