overarching

全体的な、包括的な

すべてに当てはまる、または複数の物事を結ぶ中心的な考えとなる。

やさしい英語で： Applying to everything or being the most important idea that connects several things.

• Our overarching goal is better health.
• Trust is the overarching theme of the novel.
• An overarching strategy connects the different projects.

類義語： overall, main, central

よく使う表現： overarching goal, overarching theme, overarching principle

上を覆う、アーチ状の

橋や丸い屋根のように、何かの上で弧を描いている。

やさしい英語で： Curving above something like a bridge or a rounded roof.

• Overarching branches shaded the path.
• We rested beneath the overarching canopy of trees.
• The overarching roof sheltered the entire courtyard.

類義語： arching

よく使う表現： overarching branches, overarching sky, overarching canopy

アーチ、穹窿

何かの上に弧を描いて架かる構造物。

やさしい英語で： A structure that curves over something.

• A stone overarching covered the passage.
• The architect drew an overarching above the entrance.
• Workers repaired the damaged overarching of the gate.

類義語： arch, vault

よく使う表現： stone overarching, roof overarching