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来自中古英语 'overpoueren',由 'over-'(超过)和 'power'(力量)组合而成,字面意思是'力量超过'。
❶ 以更强的力量或数量击败或制服某人或某物,通常指在体力或情感上完全压制对方。
“The police overpowered the suspect after a short struggle.”
(警察在短暂搏斗后制服了嫌疑人。)
“The smell of flowers overpowered the entire room.”
(花香弥漫了整个房间。)
overpower someone — 指用武力或力量制服某人,使其无法反抗。
“The security guard overpowered the thief before he could escape.”
(保安在小偷逃跑前制服了他。)
overpower emotions — 形容某种情感强烈到让人无法控制或抵抗。
“She was overpowered by a sudden feeling of loneliness.”
(她突然被一种孤独感淹没。)