overlap
verb uk/ˌəʊ.vəˈlæp/ us/ˌoʊ.vɚˈlæp/ -pp-
[ I or T ]（与…）交叠，（与…）部分重叠，叠盖
to cover something partly by going over its edge; to cover part of the same space
The fence is made of panels that overlap (each other). 这个围栏是由交叠的板条搭成的。
C2 [ I ]（活动、课程或时间）相互重叠，有共同之处
If two or more activities, subjects, or periods of time overlap, they have some parts that are the same.
My musical tastes don't overlap with my brother's at all. 我对音乐的喜好和我弟弟完全不一样。
C2 [ I or T ]（足球）叠瓦式跑动，叠加式跑动
If a football player overlaps, they pass the ball to another member of their team and then run beyond that player so that they are ready to receive the ball again.
overlap
noun uk/ˈəʊ.və.læp/ us/ˈoʊ.vɚ.læp/
(SAME AREA)
[ C or U ]重叠部分;相同之处
the amount by which two things or activities cover the same area
The roof tiles will need an overlap of several centimetres. 屋顶的瓦片需要相互重叠几公分。
There are some overlaps between the products of the two companies. 这两家公司的产品有些是相同的。
(FOOTBALL MOVE)
[ S ]（足球）叠瓦式跑动，叠加式跑动
in football, a movement in which a player passes the ball to another member of their team and then runs beyond that player so that they are ready to receive the ball again