overrun
v
(pt overran , pp overrun)
1 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
spread over and occupy (a place) in great numbers 扩展并占领(一地)
a country overrun by enemy troops 被敌军占领的国家
a warehouse overrun by rats 老鼠肆虐的货栈.
2 [I, Tn] continue beyond or exceed (a time allowed, etc) 超过, 超越(时限等)
The lecturer overran by ten minutes. 演讲人超过规定时间十分钟.
The news programme overran the allotted time. 新闻节目超出了规定的时间.