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override

/oʊvɚraɪd/

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1 · verb

to use authority to reverse a decision

推翻；否决

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The manager can override the automatic schedule when necessary.
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必要时，经理可以修改自动排定的日程。
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Pronunciation: /oʊvɚraɪd/

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