| 释义 |
overkill
\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \ noun
Etymology: over (I) + kill, noun
1. : a destructive capacity greatly exceeding that required for a given target
2. : an excess of something (as a quantity or an action) beyond what is required or suitable for a particular purpose
< promotional overkill >
< an overkill in weaponry >
3. : killing in excess of what is intended or required
• overkill \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˈ ̷ ̷ \ verb |