单词 | over-promise |
释义 | > as lemmasover-promise over-promise v. Brit. /ˌəʊvəˈprɒmɪs/ , U.S. /ˌoʊvərˈprɑməs/ ΚΠ 1677 R. Gilpin Dæmonol. Sacra (1867) 3 They cannot but check themselves, for over-promising themselves in their adventures, with that of Zophar, ‘Vain man would be wise.’ 1895 Internat. Jrnl. Ethics 6 87 It is this weakness on the part of average mankind which tempts the ordinary leader to over-promise for the measures he is advocating. 1989 Marketing Week 17 Mar. 15/2 It hasn't overpromised like some of the high street retailers and the economy is moving in its favour. < as lemmas |
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