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overstand

/oh-ver-stand/US // ˌoʊ vərˈstænd //

超越,超越标准,超额完成任务,超出预期

Definitions

v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    o·ver·stood, o·ver·stand·ing.Nautical.

    • : overreach.

Examples

  • Sometimes, however, they overstand their market, and suffer by refusing the first offers made.