belabor
US /bɪˈleɪ.bɚ/
UK /bɪˈleɪ.bər/
动词
1.
过分强调, 反复讨论
to argue or discuss a subject in excessive detail
示例:
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Let's not belabor the point; we all understand.
我们不要过分强调这一点；我们都明白了。
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I won't belabor the obvious, but we need to act quickly.
我不会过分强调显而易见的事情，但我们需要迅速采取行动。
2.
抨击, 痛打
to attack or assault (someone) physically or verbally
示例:
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The speaker continued to belabor his opponent with harsh criticism.
演讲者继续用严厉的批评抨击他的对手。
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He felt as though he was being belabored by all the questions.
他感觉自己被所有问题困扰着。