| 单词 | overuse |
| 释义 | overuseWord forms: 3rd person singular presenttense overuses, present participle overusing, past tense, past participle overusedpronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (oʊvəʳjuːz). The noun is pronounced (oʊvəʳjuːs). 1. verb If someone overuses something, they use more of it than necessary, or use it more often than necessary. A nasal spray or drops would ease your symptoms, but don't overuse them. [VERB noun] Don't overuse heated appliances on your hair. [VERB noun] Overuse is also a noun. Supplies are under increasing threat from overuse and pollution. 2. verb If you say that people overuse a word or idea, you mean that they use it so often that it no longer has any real meaning or effect. Which words or phrases do you most overuse? [VERB noun] overused adjective 'Just Do It' has become one of the most overused catch phrases in recent memory. Synonyms: hackneyed, worn (out), stock, tired More Synonyms of overuse overuse in American English (ˈoʊvərˌjus; ˌ oʊvərˈjus; for v. ˌ oʊvərˈjuz) noun 1. too much use verb transitiveWord forms: ˌoverˈused or ˌoverˈusing 2. to use too much or too often Examples of 'overuse' in a sentence |
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