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oversteps

/ˌoʊvərˈsteps/

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verb

越界， تجاوز。

To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.

Examples :

"That color scheme really oversteps the bounds of good taste."

那个配色方案实在太过了，简直是俗不可耐。

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verb

超越，跨越，过界。

To take a step in which the foot touches ground too far forward.

Examples :

"While trying to catch the ball, the runner oversteps and stumbles. "

在试图接球时，跑步者步子迈得太大，结果绊倒了。

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verb

超程，踩踏。

To move with a gait such that the hind foot touches the ground forward of the point where the front foot touches the ground.

Examples :

"The horse oversteps when it trots, meaning its back foot lands slightly ahead of where its front foot just landed. "

这匹马小跑时会超程，意思是它的后脚会落在前脚刚落地位置的前面一点。