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单词 over-promise
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over-promise
over-promise v.
Brit. /ˌəʊvəˈprɒmɪs/
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U.S. /ˌoʊvərˈprɑməs/
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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.
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