单词 | overspeed |
释义 | overspeed1/ˌəʊvəˈspiːd/noun Excessive speed; especially the operation of an engine, vehicle, etc., at a speed higher than is safe or appropriate; an instance of this. OriginEarly 19th century; earliest use found in Samuel Singer (1783–1858), literary scholar. From over- + speed. overspeed2/ˌəʊvəˈspiːd/verb 1 [no object] To travel too quickly, especially to travel faster than permitted by law or by another authority. Also with object: to cause (a vehicle) to travel more quickly than is safe. Now chiefly in African and S. Asian use. 2 [with object] Chiefly Mechanics. To operate (an engine or other machine) at a speed higher than is safe for its gearing or other components. OriginLate 17th century; earliest use found in John Evelyn (1620–1706), diarist and writer. From over- + speed. |
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