If there has been an oversight, someone has forgotten to do something which they should have done.
例句
William was angered and embarrassed by his oversight...威廉因为自己的疏忽而羞愤交加。By an unfortunate oversight, full instructions do not come with the product.由于一个不幸的疏忽,产品未能附上完整的说明。
N-UNCOUNT
照管;监督;负责
If someone has oversight of a process or system, they are responsible for making sure that it works efficiently and correctly.
例句
...a new system, where there'll be greater oversight of doctors...加强医生监管的新体制I had the oversight of their collection of books and manuscripts...我负责照管他们收藏的书籍和手稿。
英汉词典释义
n.
疏忽;忽略;失察
Her name was omitted through an oversight.由于疏忽, 她的名字给遗漏了。I consider this a gross oversight on your part.我把这件事看作是你的一大疏忽。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
2. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group