好词典

overdone

UK //ˌəʊvəˈdʌn//US //ˌoʊvərˈdʌn//

词源

由 over-(过度)和 done(完成)组合而成,最早出现在16世纪,表示‘做得过多或过度’的意思。

adjective

❶ 形容某物被过度处理或加工,通常指食物煮得太久或调味过重,失去原本的风味。

“The steak was overdone and tasted like leather.”

(这块牛排煮过头了,吃起来像皮革。)

“Her makeup was a bit overdone for the casual party.”

(她的妆容在这个休闲派对上显得有点过浓。)

同义词:excessive, overcooked, exaggerated, overwrought

常见短语

overdone it — 指某人做事过度,超出了合理的限度,通常导致不好的结果。

“I think I overdone it at the gym yesterday—my muscles are so sore today.”

(我觉得昨天在健身房练过头了,今天肌肉特别酸痛。)