surmount  
verb [ T ]  formal uk/səˈmaʊnt/ us/sɚˈmaʊnt/
  (DEAL WITH)      
  克服(困难);解决(问题)
to deal successfully with a difficulty or problem
  They managed to surmount all opposition/objections to their plans. 他们设法克服了对他们计划的所有反对意见。 
 There are still a few technical problems/obstacles/hurdles to be surmounted before the product can be put on sale to the public. 在这个产品面向大众销售之前,还有一些技术问题要解决。 
   (BE ON TOP)      
 耸立于…之上,在…顶端
to be on top of something tall
  The central twelve-foot column is surmounted by a bronze angel with outspread wings. 中央12英尺高的柱子顶上立着一座展翅欲飞的天使铜像。