overcompensate

vi. 给予过多的补偿, 过度补偿

词形变化

overcompensated overcompensates 三单 overcompensates overcompensating overcompensating 现在分词 overcompensated 过去式 overcompensated 过去分词

别名

over-compensate

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.

    不及物
  2. 2.

    To provide with excessive pay or reward for work performed.

    及物

词汇关系

动词

同义词 3

cover compensate overcorrect

上位词 8

right correct makeup compensate redress counterbalance even out even up

近义相关 3

cover insure underwrite

词源

From over- + compensate.

来源：wiktionary