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Overuse Pronounced Verb 动词   [V N Phrases 英

英语单词 overuse
英美音标 英 [ˌəʊvə'juːz] 美 [ˌoʊvər'juːz]
中文释义 v.过度使用
n.过度使用
英语例句 (1) Don't overuse a causal connective like 'because'.
(2) The overuse of the sunbed may cause the skin cancer.
(3) Overuse of the internet has become a household worry in China.
中文例句 (1) 不要过多地使用像 because 这样表示原因的连接词。
(2) 过度使用太阳灯灯浴床会引发皮肤癌。
(3) 过度使用网络在中国已经成为一种家庭烦恼。
柯林斯解释
The verb is pronounced /ˌəʊvə'juːz/. The noun is pronounced /ˌəʊvə'juːs/. 动词读作 /ˌəʊvə'juːz/。名词读作 /ˌəʊvə'juːs/。
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[VERB 动词]过多(或过度)使用;滥用 If someone overuses something, they use more of it than necessary, or use it more often than necessary.
  [V n]
  • A nasal spray or drops would ease your symptoms, but don't overuse them or further congestion could result...

    鼻腔喷剂或滴剂能减轻症状,但请勿使用过频,否则鼻塞可能会加重。

  • Don't overuse heated appliances on you hair.

    不要过多地使用电热器具弄头发。

  • Overuse is also a noun.
    • Supplies are under increasing threat from overuse and pollution.

      由于滥用和污染,供应正受到日益严重的威胁。

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[VERB 动词]滥用(词语等);使成为陈词滥调 If you say that people overuse a word or idea, you mean that they use it so often that it no longer has any real meaning or effect.
  [V n]
  • Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

    你最为常用的词或词组有哪些?

overused
  • 'Just Do It' has become one of the most overused catch phrases in recent memory.

    Just Do it (想做就做)成了近来记忆中用得最滥的流行语之一。

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