英语词汇“overpowering”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1 (adjective) in the sense of overwhelming

The desire for revenge can be overpowering.

Synonyms

overwhelming

She felt an overwhelming desire to laugh out loud.

powerful

in the grip of a powerful emotion

extreme

compelling

Her eyes were her best feature, wide-set and compelling.

a long yet compelling film

irresistible

It proved an irresistible temptation to go back.

breathtaking

The house has breathtaking views from every room.

compulsive

an almost compulsive desire to play tricks

invincible

uncontrollable

When he lost his temper, he was uncontrollable.

2 (adjective) in the sense of strong

There was an overpowering smell of garlic.

Synonyms

strong

She spoke English with a strong French accent.

marked

There has been a marked increase in crimes against property.

powerful

tiny flowers with a powerful scent

distinct

There was a distinct change in her attitude.

sickening

This was a sickening attack on a defenceless creature.

unbearable

suffocating

unmistakable

the unmistakable aroma of freshly ground coffee

nauseating

The judge described the offences as nauseating and unspeakable.

3 (adjective) in the sense of forceful

his overpowering manner

Synonyms

forceful

This is a forceful argument for joining them.

powerful

a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader

overwhelming

dynamic

He seemed a dynamic and energetic leader.

compelling

He puts forward a compelling argument against the policy.

persuasive

a persuasive argument against reform

overbearing

单词	overpowering
释义	Trends of overpowering View usage for: overpowering (oʊvəʳpaʊərɪŋ) 1. adjective An overpowering feeling is so strong that you cannot resist it. ...hard, cold, overpowering anger. The desire for revenge can be overpowering. Synonyms: overwhelming, powerful, extreme, compelling More Synonyms of overpowering 2. adjective An overpowering smell or sound is so strong that you cannot smell or hear anything else. There was an overpowering smell of petrol. The noise was overpowering. Synonyms: strong, marked, powerful, distinct More Synonyms of overpowering 3. adjective An overpowering person makes other people feel uncomfortable because they have such a strong personality. Mrs Winter was large and somewhat overpowering. ...an overpowering manner. More Synonyms of overpowering overpowering in British English (ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ) adjective 1. so strong or intense as to be unbearable 2. so powerful as to crush or conquer Derived forms overpoweringly (ˌoverˈpoweringly) adverb Examples of 'overpowering' in a sentence overpowering The flowers left here are the large overpowering white lilies that go with death. Sara MacDonald SEA MUSIC (2003) The wallpaper was an overpowering red tartan, the carpet brown with red flowers. Brandon, Ruth LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTRE (2003) Even through my handkerchief the reek of death was overpowering. Adam, Paul A NASTY DOSE OF DEATH (2003) In other languages overpowering British English: overpowering ADJECTIVE An overpowering feeling is so strong that you cannot resist it. ...his overpowering anger. American English: overpowering Brazilian Portuguese: sufocante Chinese: 抵挡不住的 European Spanish: abrumador French: irrépressible German: überwältigend Italian: incontrollabile Japanese: 圧倒的な Korean: 강렬한 European Portuguese: sufocante Latin American Spanish: abrumador Chinese translation of 'overpowering' overpowering (əuvəˈpauərɪŋ) adj [smell, sound, taste] 极(極)其强(強)烈的 (jíqí qiángliè de) [desire, urge] 难(難)以抑制的 (nányǐ yìzhì de) (= imposing) 强(強)悍的 (qiánghàn de) overpower (əuvəˈpauəʳ) vt (physically) [thief, assailant] 制服 (zhìfú) [team, opponent] 打败(敗) (dǎbài) 1 (adjective) in the sense of overwhelming The desire for revenge can be overpowering. Synonyms overwhelming She felt an overwhelming desire to laugh out loud. powerful in the grip of a powerful emotion extreme compelling Her eyes were her best feature, wide-set and compelling. a long yet compelling film irresistible It proved an irresistible temptation to go back. breathtaking The house has breathtaking views from every room. compulsive an almost compulsive desire to play tricks invincible uncontrollable When he lost his temper, he was uncontrollable. 2 (adjective) in the sense of strong There was an overpowering smell of garlic. Synonyms strong She spoke English with a strong French accent. marked There has been a marked increase in crimes against property. powerful tiny flowers with a powerful scent distinct There was a distinct change in her attitude. sickening This was a sickening attack on a defenceless creature. unbearable suffocating unmistakable the unmistakable aroma of freshly ground coffee nauseating The judge described the offences as nauseating and unspeakable. 3 (adjective) in the sense of forceful his overpowering manner Synonyms forceful This is a forceful argument for joining them. powerful a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader overwhelming dynamic He seemed a dynamic and energetic leader. compelling He puts forward a compelling argument against the policy. persuasive a persuasive argument against reform overbearing Additional synonyms in the sense of breathtaking Definition causing awe or excitement The house has breathtaking views from every room. Synonyms amazing, striking, exciting, brilliant, dramatic, stunning (informal), impressive, thrilling, overwhelming, magnificent, astonishing, sensational, eye-popping (informal), awesome, wondrous (archaic, literary), awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, heart-stirring in the sense of compelling Definition arousing strong interest Her eyes were her best feature, wide-set and compelling.a long yet compelling film Synonyms fascinating, gripping, irresistible, enchanting, enthralling, hypnotic, spellbinding, mesmeric in the sense of compelling Definition convincing He puts forward a compelling argument against the policy. Synonyms convincing, telling, powerful, forceful, conclusive, weighty, cogent, irrefutable Nearby words of overpowering overlook overly overpower overpowering overrate overreach overreach yourself Related terms of overpowering overpower Synonyms of 'overpowering' overpowering Explore 'overpowering' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of compulsive Definition irresistible or absorbing an almost compulsive desire to play tricks Synonyms irresistible, overwhelming, compelling, urgent, besetting, uncontrollable, driving in the sense of distinct Definition obvious There was a distinct change in her attitude. Synonyms definite, marked, clear, decided, obvious, sharp, plain, apparent, patent, evident, black-and-white, manifest, noticeable, conspicuous, clear-cut, unmistakable, palpable, recognizable, unambiguous, observable, perceptible, appreciable in the sense of dynamic Definition relating to a force of society, history, or the mind that produces a change He seemed a dynamic and energetic leader. Synonyms energetic, spirited, powerful, active, vital, driving, electric, go-ahead, lively, magnetic, vigorous, animated, high-powered, forceful, go-getting (informal), tireless, indefatigable, high-octane (informal), zippy (informal), full of beans (informal) in the sense of irresistible Definition not able to be resisted or refused It proved an irresistible temptation to go back. Synonyms overwhelming, compelling, overpowering, urgent, potent, imperative, compulsive, uncontrollable, overmastering in the sense of marked Definition obvious or noticeable There has been a marked increase in crimes against property. Synonyms noticeable, clear, decided, striking, noted, obvious, signal, dramatic, considerable, outstanding, remarkable, apparent, prominent, patent, evident, distinct, pronounced, notable, manifest, blatant, conspicuous, salient in the sense of nauseating The judge described the offences as nauseating and unspeakable. Synonyms disgusting, offensive, appalling, nasty, foul, revolting, sickening, ghastly, vile, obnoxious, repulsive, odious, repugnant, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, stomach-churning, stomach-turning, repellant, sick-making in the sense of persuasive Definition able to persuade a persuasive argument against reform Synonyms convincing, telling, effective, winning, moving, sound, touching, impressive, compelling, influential, valid, inducing, logical, credible, plausible, forceful, eloquent, weighty, impelling, cogent in the sense of powerful in the grip of a powerful emotion Synonyms intense, strong, burning, keen, violent, acute, overwhelming, consuming, fierce, passionate, irresistible, overpowering, ardent, fervent, fervid in the sense of powerful tiny flowers with a powerful scent Synonyms intoxicating, strong, heady in the sense of powerful a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader Synonyms persuasive, convincing, effective, telling, moving, striking, storming, dramatic, impressive, compelling, authoritative, forceful, weighty, forcible, cogent, effectual Additional synonyms in the sense of sickening Definition causing horror or disgust This was a sickening attack on a defenceless creature. Synonyms disgusting, revolting, vile, offensive, foul, distasteful, repulsive, nauseating, loathsome, nauseous, gut-wrenching, putrid, stomach-turning (informal), cringe-making (British, informal), noisome, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) in the sense of uncontrollable Definition (of a person) wild and unmanageable in behaviour When he lost his temper, he was uncontrollable. Synonyms unmanageable, violent, strong, wild, mad, furious, frantic, irresistible, carried away, unruly, irrepressible, ungovernable, beside yourself, like one possessed in the sense of unmistakable Definition clear or unambiguous the unmistakable aroma of freshly ground coffee Synonyms clear, certain, positive, decided, sure, obvious, plain, patent, evident, distinct, pronounced, glaring, manifest, blatant, conspicuous, palpable, unequivocal, unambiguous, indisputable
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