overplay
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈpleɪ/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈpleɪ/
动词
1.
夸大, 过分强调
to exaggerate the importance or effect of something
示例:
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Don't overplay your hand; you might lose everything.
不要过分夸大；你可能会失去一切。
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The media tends to overplay the risks of certain foods.
媒体倾向于夸大某些食物的风险。
2.
夸大表演, 过分渲染
to perform a role or part in an exaggerated way
示例:
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The actor tended to overplay the villain, making him seem more comical than menacing.
这位演员倾向于夸大反派角色，使他看起来更滑稽而不是威胁。
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She was told not to overplay her emotions during the audition.
她被告知在试镜时不要夸大自己的情绪。
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