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overdo

UK //ˌəʊvəˈduː//US //ˌoʊvərˈduː//

词源

源自古英语 'oferdōn',由 'over-'(过度)和 'do'(做)组成,字面意思是“做得过多”。

verb

❶ 指做某事过度或超出合理限度,通常导致负面结果。比如运动过量、饮食过量或装饰过度等。

“She overdid the exercise and ended up with sore muscles.”

(她运动过度,结果肌肉酸痛。)

“Don't overdo the salt in the soup, or it will be too salty.”

(别往汤里放太多盐,否则会太咸。)

同义词:exaggerate, overuse, overindulge

常见短语

overdo it — 指在体力活动或某件事上做得太过分,通常导致疲劳或不良后果。

“If you overdo it at the gym, you might injure yourself.”

(如果你在健身房锻炼过度,可能会受伤。)