belabor
US /bɪˈleɪ.bɚ/
UK /bɪˈleɪ.bər/
動詞
1.
過分強調, 反覆討論
to argue or discuss a subject in excessive detail
範例:
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Let's not belabor the point; we all understand.
我們不要過分強調這一點；我們都明白了。
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I won't belabor the obvious, but we need to act quickly.
我不會過分強調顯而易見的事情，但我們需要迅速採取行動。
2.
抨擊, 痛打
to attack or assault (someone) physically or verbally
範例:
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The speaker continued to belabor his opponent with harsh criticism.
演講者繼續用嚴厲的批評抨擊他的對手。
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He felt as though he was being belabored by all the questions.
他感覺自己被所有問題困擾著。