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单词 overpress
释义

overpress1

/ˈəʊvəprɛs/
noun
Excessive pressure; an excessive burden.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Forbes (1815–1854), natural historian. From overpress.

overpress2

/ˌəʊvəˈprɛs/
verb
1 [with object] To overburden, overload. Now: specifically to expose (a vessel) to too great a force of wind by using too much sail.
2 [with object] To press or insist on (a point, etc.) unduly.
3 [with object] To put too much pressure on (a person); to overwork or overburden.

Origin

Late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From over- + press.

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