overflow /ˌəuvəˈfləu/ I. vt. & vi. 1. 满得外溢,外流,泛滥: The lake is overflowing. 湖水泛滥了。 2. 充满,洋溢(with连用): His heart is overflowing with kindness. 他心肠非常好。3. 淹没,从中溢出:The river overflows its bank. 河水溢出两岸。‖II. n. 溢流(),溢流() Bring a pot to catch the overflow from this pipe. 拿个锅来盛这管子溢出来的东西。