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单词 overripe
释义 overripe
\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
1. : too ripe : advanced in development beyond the stage of maturity or ripeness
 < overripe fruit >
 < hide the flavor of overripe meat — Marjory S. Douglas >
2.
 a. : advanced to or being a stage of development characterized by loss of vigor, creativity, or originality : decadent
  < belonged to an overripe period of Greek art — Francis Steegmuller >
  < the relatively drab days of overripe Victorianism — I.J.Suloway >
  < languid overripe naturalism — Herbert Read >
 b. : marked by a fulsome, flabby, or cloying quality : lacking bite or vigor : flamboyant, ornate, sugary
  < the sound is overripeSaturday Review >
  < an early composition … that is just a bit overripe and banal — Douglas Watt >
  < the atmosphere becomes sententious, the style turns overripe — C.J.Rolo >
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