vt.

1. 克服；越過；登上
   I think most of these obstacles can be surmounted.

   我認為這些障礙大部分均可克服。

2. 在……頂上；高於
3. 覆蓋在……頂上；裝在……頂上[H]
   The column is surmounted by a statue.

   柱頂上樹立了一尊雕像。

4. 【舊】優於，勝過；超過

v.

1. overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).
2. stand or be placed on top of.