oversight
n
(a) [U] unintentional failure to notice sth 疏忽; 失察
Many errors are caused by oversight. 有很多错误都是因疏忽造成的.
(b) [C] example of this 疏忽; 失察
Through an unfortunate oversight your letter was left unanswered. 因不慎疏忽未能给你覆信.
I think we should paint it white. Then we can do some drawings on it.
我想我们应该把它粉刷一下。然后再在上面画些画。
Some stories are for swallowing. Imagine that you have found a good story, and, what is even more important, the time to enjoy it. You might be on holiday, or on a long train journey. If it is a good book, you might say, It's so good I can't put it dow