overpayment

多付的款项

 

多用单数形式。

【例】A cheque for $150 is enclosed. This is the refund for the overpayment that you sent us last month.

随函寄去150美元支票。此系退回你方上月多付给我方的款项。

 

overseas

【1】在海外的，国外的

 

①【例】Our garments have met with a favourable reception in overseas markets.

我们的服装在国外市场受到欢迎。

 

②作定语时也可后置。

【例】Research into markets overseas will be a great help to our business.

海外市场的调研对我们业务有很大帮助。

 

【2】在海外，在国外

 

【例】The manager has gone to make purchases overseas.

经理已到海外采购去了。

 

【3】from overseas从海外，从国外

 

【例】We should bring in advanced technology and equipment from overseas.

我们应从海外[国外]引进先进的技术和设备。

 

oversight

疏忽，大意

 

【例】The company incurred a heavy loss due to his oversight.

由于他的粗枝大叶[疏忽]，公司遭受了重大损失。