
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)