Old English oferseon "to look down upon, keep watch over, survey, observe;" see over + see (v.). Meaning "to supervise" is attested from mid-15c. The verb lacks the double sense of similar overlook, but this emerges in the noun form oversight. Related: Oversaw; overseen.
中文解释
1. over- "above" + see. “站得高看得远”。对比：oversee <=> overlook.2. over- "above, beyond" + see. => The notion is perhaps "to see beyond the intended range of the thing". 该含义也许是由overhear类推而得。对比：oversee <=> overhear.
实用例句
1. Judge Stacks was appointed to oversee the disposition of funds.
斯塔克斯法官被指定监督资金的分配。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Call in an architect or surveyor to oversee the work.
找个建筑师或监理员来监工。
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3. He has vowed to oversee the elections impartially.
他已宣誓公平公正地监督竞选。
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4. He happened to oversee the burglar leaving the premises.
他碰巧看到那盗贼离开房子.
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5. Use a surveyor or architect to oversee and inspect the different stages of the work.