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overbearing

UK //ˌəʊvəˈbeərɪŋ//US //ˌoʊvərˈberɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'overberen'(压制),由 'over-'(过度)和 'bear'(承受)组成,字面意思是'过度施加压力'。

adjective

❶ 形容人态度专横霸道,喜欢控制他人,常表现出高高在上、不容置疑的压迫感。

“His overbearing manner made everyone in the office uncomfortable.”

(他专横的态度让办公室里的每个人都感到不舒服。)

“She has an overbearing personality that often intimidates her colleagues.”

(她性格霸道,经常让同事感到畏惧。)

同义词:domineering, authoritarian, dictatorial

常见短语

overbearing attitude — 指一种盛气凌人、不容反驳的态度,常用于描述上级或长辈的行为。

“His overbearing attitude made it difficult for the team to collaborate.”

(他盛气凌人的态度让团队难以合作。)