| 释义 |
overˈbeat, v. rare.
[over- 6.]
trans. To beat down; to put down, overthrow, overpower.
1618Bolton Florus iv. iv. (1636) 296 Antonius..lastly, enterprised a warre for over-beating the yong noble gentleman. a1652Brome City Wit iii. iv, Or has not my Mother overbeaten you, Father? 1881Daily News 22 Aug. 5/7 He soon warmed up and was able to not only overbeat hostility, but to command general and enthusiastic applause. |