单词 | overpress |
释义 | overpress1/ˈəʊvəprɛs/noun Excessive pressure; an excessive burden. OriginMid 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. OriginLate Middle English (in an earlier sense). From over- + press. |
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