释义 |
oversize I. transitive verb Etymology: over (I) + -size (from size, n. — glutinous material) obsolete : to cover with or as if with size II. \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun Etymology: over (III) + size, n. (magnitude) 1. : a size larger than the nominal or normal size (as of a book, shoe, tire) 2. : fragmental material (as mineral or ore) in pieces too large to pass a given screen or other selector III. \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective : being of more than ordinary size < an oversize helping > < oversize books > < oversize pears > |