over-,在上，see,看。即在上面看的，引申词义监督，监管。

1. Judge Stacks was appointed to oversee the disposition of funds.

斯塔克斯法官被指定监督资金的分配。

2. Call in an architect or surveyor to oversee the work.

找个建筑师或监理员来监工。

3. He has vowed to oversee the elections impartially.

他已宣誓公平公正地监督竞选。

4. He happened to oversee the burglar leaving the premises.

他碰巧看到那盗贼离开房子.

5. Use a surveyor or architect to oversee and inspect the different stages of the work.

请一位房产检视员或建筑师来监督并检查不同阶段的工作。