overpower
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈpaʊ.ɚ/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈpaʊər/
动词
1.
制服, 压倒
to defeat or overcome someone or something by using greater strength or force
示例:
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The police managed to overpower the gunman.
警察成功地制服了持枪歹徒。
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He was overpowered by his opponent in the final round.
他在最后一轮被对手击败了。
2.
盖过, 压倒
to be much stronger than something else, such as a smell or an emotion
示例:
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The smell of garlic overpowered the other aromas in the kitchen.
大蒜的味道盖过了厨房里的其他香味。
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She was overpowered by grief after the news.
听到消息后，她被悲痛击垮了。
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