overrun
v
(pt overran , pp overrun)
1 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被動語態]
spread over and occupy (a place) in great numbers 擴展并占領(一地)
a country overrun by enemy troops 被敵軍占領的國家
a warehouse overrun by rats 老鼠肆虐的貨棧.
2 [I, Tn] continue beyond or exceed (a time allowed, etc) 超過, 超越(時限等)
The lecturer overran by ten minutes. 演講人超過規定時間十分鐘.
The news programme overran the allotted time. 新聞節目超出了規定的時間.