1. over- "above" + haul.
2. originally nautical, "pull rigging apart for examination," which was done by slackening the rope by hauling in the opposite direction to that in which it is pulled in hoisting.
1620s, from over- + haul (v.); originally nautical, "pull rigging apart for examination," which was done by slackening the rope by hauling in the opposite direction to that in which it is pulled in hoisting. Replaced overhale in sense of "overtake" (1793). Related: Overhauled; overhauling.
overhaul (n.)
1826, from overhaul (v.).
权威例句
1. The report recommends an overhaul of public finances.
该报告建议对公共财政进行彻底改革。
2. Overhaul your body with a cleansing detox.
通过清洁排毒法对身体进行“大扫除”。
3. It is generally appreciated that the rail network needs a complete overhaul.
众所周知,铁路系统需要大检修.
4. Master Worker Wang is responsible for the overhaul of this grinder.
王师傅主修这台磨床.
5. The country is planning a major overhaul of its highways.