1. to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem or difficulty
克服（困難、問題）
She worked hard to overcome her fear of public speaking.
她努力克服對公開演講的恐懼。
The team overcame many obstacles to win the championship.
這支隊伍克服了許多障礙才贏得冠軍。
Overcome Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
overcome
verb
快速理解
What does "Overcome" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Overcome"?
「overcome」意指戰勝困難、控制情感或成功處理問題。
- 1
戰勝困難
EN: to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem or difficulty
翻譯: 成功處理或控制某個問題或困難
- 2
控制情感
EN: to defeat or overpower someone or something, especially an emotion
翻譯: 擊敗或壓倒某人或某事物，尤指情感
- 3
成功處理
EN: to be strongly affected by something, typically an emotion
翻譯: 被某事物強烈影響，通常指情感
小提醒：注意「overcome」常用於被動語態，如「be overcome with emotion」（被情緒淹沒）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Overcome" in English）
How to pronounce "Overcome" in English?"Overcome" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Overcome" from YouTube Videos
How Do You Convince Someone to Join Your Startup? - Dalton Caldwell
Y Combinator
“they're convinced, at the very least, that they want to keep working together. they want to keep their startup going and I've seen those teams overcome almost every kind of setback.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Overcome"?How does "Overcome" change by context?
2. to defeat or overpower someone or something
戰勝，擊敗
The army overcame the enemy forces after a long battle.
經過長時間的戰鬥，軍隊戰勝了敵軍。
Good will always overcome evil in the end.
善良終將戰勝邪惡。
3. to be strongly affected by a feeling or emotion
被（強烈情感）淹沒，無法自持
He was overcome with grief when he heard the news.
聽到消息時，他被悲傷淹沒了。
She was overcome by a sudden feeling of nostalgia.
她突然被一股懷舊之情所淹沒。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Overcome"?How to make natural sentences with "Overcome"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| overcome + noun (problem/obstacle/difficulty) | 克服（問題、障礙、困難） | She managed to overcome her fear of public speaking. (她設法克服了對公開演講的恐懼。) |
| overcome + by/with + noun (emotion/feeling) | 被（情緒、感覺）所淹沒或征服 | He was overcome with grief at the news. (聽到這個消息，他被悲傷淹沒了。) |
| be overcome | 被征服；被壓倒 | The hikers were overcome by the heat and had to stop. (登山者們被熱浪擊倒，不得不停下來。) |
| overcome + adversity/challenges | 戰勝逆境／挑戰 | The team overcame incredible challenges to win the championship. (這支隊伍戰勝了難以置信的挑戰，贏得了冠軍。) |
| overcome + a barrier/limitation | 克服障礙／限制 | New technology helps overcome the limitations of traditional methods. (新技術有助於克服傳統方法的限制。) |
用法說明
How is "Overcome" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Overcome"?
overcome + V-ing vs overcome + to V
- overcome + V-ing 通常表示「克服了（做某事的障礙或困難）」，強調的是克服了伴隨某個行為本身的內在困難或心理障礙。
- overcome + to V 則較為少見，但可能出現在特定上下文中，表示「（克服了某種困難）以便去做某事」，暗示克服困難是為了達成另一個目的或行動。
- 在大多數情況下，描述克服某種障礙後去做某事，更自然的表達是使用 overcome + noun + and + V 或 overcome + noun + to + V 的結構，將克服的對象（名詞）明確指出。 EN: She overcame her fear of flying and traveled to Europe. 翻譯: 她克服了對飛行的恐懼，前往歐洲旅行。
EN:He overcame his shyness to give a speech at the conference.
翻譯:他克服了羞怯，在會議上發表演講。
總結建議
建議使用「overcome + 名詞 (困難/障礙)」作為核心結構，若要表達後續行動，可使用「and + V」或「to + V」來連接。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Overcome" and similar words?How to choose "Overcome" vs alternatives?
overcome vs conquer
「overcome」通常指克服內在困難或負面狀態，如恐懼、困難；「conquer」則更強調以武力或決心征服外在實體或領域。
overcome vs surmount
「overcome」使用更普遍，指戰勝各種障礙；「surmount」較正式，常指成功處理極其困難或看似不可逾越的障礙。
overcome vs defeat
「overcome」強調克服困境或不利條件；「defeat」則明確指在競爭或戰鬥中擊敗對手。
口語用法
How is "Overcome" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Overcome"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述自己或他人成功處理了某個困難。 EN: So I finally overcame my fear of public speaking and gave the presentation. 翻譯: 所以我終於克服了對公開演講的恐懼，完成了那場簡報。
EN:She said she had to overcome a lot of self-doubt to get here.
翻譯:她說她必須克服很多自我懷疑才能走到這裡。
語氣強調
常與「really」、「totally」、「completely」等副詞連用，強調克服的徹底性。 EN: I was really struggling, but I completely overcame it. 翻譯: 我那時真的很掙扎，但我完全克服了它。
EN:You have to totally overcome that mental block.
翻譯:你必須徹底克服那個心理障礙。
停頓填充
在思考如何描述過程時，會用「to overcome... you know...」或「overcoming that... like...」作為填充。 EN: The hardest part was to overcome... you know... the initial shock. 翻譯: 最難的部分是克服…你知道的…最初的震驚。
EN:Overcoming that... like... feeling of being stuck was key.
翻譯:克服那種…嗯…卡住的感覺是關鍵。
正式寫作注意：在正式寫作中，應避免使用上述口語中的停頓填充結構（如「you know」、「like」），並使用更精確、完整的句子來描述克服的過程與結果。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Overcome"?What fixed phrases with "Overcome" should I remember?
overcome difficulties
overcome [plural noun]
克服困難
overcome obstacles
overcome [plural noun]
克服障礙
overcome fear
overcome [singular/uncountable noun]
戰勝恐懼
overcome adversity
overcome [uncountable noun]
戰勝逆境
overcome challenges
overcome [plural noun]
應對挑戰
overcome resistance
overcome [uncountable noun]
克服阻力
be overcome by emotion
be overcome by [noun]
被情緒淹沒
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Overcome"?Which "Overcome" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I overcame from my fear.
✓I overcame my fear.
The verb 'overcome' is transitive and does not require a preposition like 'from' before its object.
×He is overcoming the difficulties.
✓He overcame the difficulties. / He has overcome the difficulties.
'Overcome' is often used in the simple past or present perfect tense to describe a completed achievement. The present continuous ('is overcoming') is less common and implies an ongoing, current struggle rather than a completed victory.
×We must win over the problem.
✓We must overcome the problem.
'Win over' means to persuade someone to agree with you or support you. For dealing with and defeating a problem, challenge, or negative emotion, 'overcome' is the correct verb.
×It's hard to overcome.
✓It's hard to overcome this habit. / This obstacle is hard to overcome.
As a transitive verb, 'overcome' usually needs a direct object (what is being overcome). The object can be stated earlier in the sentence (e.g., 'This obstacle...'), but it should not be omitted entirely when the meaning is unclear.
×I was overcame by emotion.
✓I was overcome by emotion.
The past participle of 'overcome' is 'overcome', not 'overcame'. 'Overcame' is the simple past tense. In passive voice or perfect tenses, always use 'overcome'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Overcome"?What are tense/participle forms of "Overcome"?
overcomes(3rd_singular)overcoming(present_participle)overcame(past)overcome(past_participle)