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surmount

//sərˈmaʊnt//
English Definition
To overcome (a difficulty).
中文释义
克服;战胜;越过
Example Sentence

The research team managed to surmount the technical obstacles that had stalled the project for months.

研究团队设法克服了使项目停滞数月之久的技术障碍。

Synonyms
overcome conquer beat
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sur(在上) + mount(登) → 登到困难之上 → 克服。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “surmount”?

  1. A Wander, wind about
  2. B To come together or meet at a point
  3. C To drive or force back or away
  4. D To overcome (a difficulty).
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D — To overcome (a difficulty).. “surmount” means To overcome (a difficulty)..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To overcome (a difficulty).”?

  1. A converge
  2. B repel
  3. C surmount
  4. D meander
Show answer

C — surmount. “surmount” means To overcome (a difficulty)..

Common questions about “surmount”

What does “surmount” mean?

surmount — To overcome (a difficulty).. In Chinese: 克服;战胜;越过.

How do you pronounce “surmount”?

surmount is pronounced //sərˈmaʊnt//.

How is “surmount” used in a sentence?

The research team managed to surmount the technical obstacles that had stalled the project for months. (研究团队设法克服了使项目停滞数月之久的技术障碍。)

What are synonyms for “surmount”?

overcome, conquer, beat — all close in meaning to surmount (To overcome (a difficulty).).

What is the opposite of “surmount”?

yield, succumb — each the opposite of surmount (To overcome (a difficulty).).

Is “surmount” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. surmount is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “surmount”?

sur(在上) + mount(登) → 登到困难之上 → 克服。

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