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overweigh

/oh-ver-wey/US // ˌoʊ vərˈweɪ //UK // (ˌəʊvəˈweɪ) //

超重,过重,超标,超重了

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to exceed in weight; overbalance or outweigh: a respected opinion that overweighs the others.
    • : to weigh down; oppress; burden: gloom that overweighs one's spirits.

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Examples

  • “Do,” said Sylvia, but the cordiality in her voice seemed to overweigh it.

  • In this present book (and in it only) the illustrative work may be said almost to overweigh and stifle the idea illustrated.

  • Even though there may be many monetary or economic reasons in favor of certain occupations, the danger may overweigh these.

  • What pleasure, what enjoyment, can thy life afford, that shall overweigh the ecstasies of death?

  • Overbold, audacious; overhang, impend; overweigh, preponderate.