overdo
英 [ˌəʊ.vəˈduː]
美 [ˌoʊ.vɚˈduː]
- vt. 把…做得过分;使过于疲劳;对…表演过火;夸张
- vi. 做得过分;表演过火
1、over- "too much, above normal" + do.
overdo 做得过火over-,超过,过度,do,做。
- overdo (v.)
- Old English oferdon "to do too much," from ofer (see over) + don (see do (v.)). Common Germanic (for example Old High German ubartuan). Meaning "to overtax, exhaust" (especially in phrase to overdo it) is attested from 1817. Of food, "to cook too long," first recorded 1680s (in past participle adjective overdone).
- 1. It is important never to overdo new exercises.
- 重要的是,不要过度练习新学的动作。
- 2. Do not overdo your privilege of reproving me.
- 不要过分使用责备我的特权.
- 3. The taxi drivers' association is urging its members, who can work as many hours as they want, not to overdo it.
- 出租车司机协会劝告那些工作时长不受限制的会员不要疲劳驾驶。
- 4. Versatility is another of your strong points, but don't overdo it by having too many irons in the fire.
- 你还有一个长处是多才多艺, 但不要揽事太多而太露锋芒.
- 5. You do need a staff - so long as you don't overdo it.
- 办事人员确实是需要的,只是不能搞得太庞大了.