- [transitive, often passive] overrun something (especially of something bad or not wanted尤指坏事或不欲之事) to fill or spread over an area quickly, especially in large numbers泛滥;横行;肆虐
- The house was completely overrun with mice.这房子简直成了老鼠的天下。
- Enemy soldiers had overrun the island.敌军士兵侵占了该岛。
- The tiny village was overrun by tourists.这个小村庄被游客占领了。
- [intransitive, transitive] to take more time or money than was intended多用(时间、钱财等);超时
- Her lectures never overrun.她讲课从不拖堂。
- overrun something You've overrun your time by 10 minutes.你超时 10 分钟了。
Word OriginOld English oferyrnan (see over-, run).