overhaul CET6+ ( overhauling, overhauled, overhauls )

动词读作ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl。名词读作ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl。

• 1. 

  V-T If a piece of equipment is overhauled, it is cleaned, checked thoroughly, and repaired if necessary. 全面检修 [usu passive]

  例：

  They had ensured the plumbing was overhauled a year ago.

  他们确保管道设备一年前已被彻底检修过。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Overhaul is also a noun. 全面检修

  例：

  ...the overhaul of a cruiser.

  …一艘巡洋舰的全面检修。

• 3. 

  V-T If you overhaul a system or method, you examine it carefully and make many changes in it in order to improve it. 改革; 修订

  例：

  ...proposals to overhaul bank regulations.

  …修订银行规章的提议。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT Overhaul is also a noun. 改革; 修订

  例：

  The study says there must be a complete overhaul of air traffic control systems.

  研究称必须对航空交通管理系统进行彻底的改革。