单词 | over-pensive |
释义 | > as lemmasover-pensive over-pensive adj. Brit. /ˌəʊvəˈpɛnsɪv/ , U.S. /ˌoʊvərˈpɛnsɪv/ ΚΠ a1633 A. Munday John a Kent (1923) 8 These passions more then ouerpensiue. 1711 Ld. Shaftesbury Characteristicks III. Misc. v. iii. 301 The deeply-loaded and over-pensive Gentlemen, who esteeming it the truest Wit to pursue what they call their Interest, wonder to find [etc.]. 2002 Washington Post (Nexis) 16 Sept. c5 Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes played his compatriot Grieg's Piano Concerto with romantic elasticity but an over-pensive touch. < as lemmas |
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