surmounts in English

verb
1
overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).
all manner of cultural differences were surmounted
2
stand or be placed on top of.
the tomb was surmounted by a sculptured angel

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1. 5 A weather - vane surmounts the spire / The spire is surmounted by a weather - vane.

2. At the aspect of value, the abrogation of the death penalty is a problem that surmounts the space category, on the ultimate end meaning, China should rescind the death penalty.

3. 12 A bridge is defined as the structure that surmounts an obstacle, such as a river or declivity and is used as a passageway for pedestrian, motor or rail traffic.