overstate

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vt. 夸大的叙述, 夸张, 过分强调 [经] 多计, 高估

发音

UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪt/
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsteɪt/
AU

词形变化

overstated overstates 三单 overstates overstating overstating 现在分词 overstated 过去式 overstated 过去分词

教材释义与例句

动词

夸张；夸大的叙述

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To state or claim too much.

    夸张

    夸大

    言过其实

    及物
  2. 2.

    To exaggerate; to state or claim to a greater degree than reality.

    及物

    I think it is overstating matters to say that an hour online is spending all night on the computer.

    He was suggested not to overstate at the interview.

词汇关系

动词

同义词 6

exaggerate amplify magnify hyperbolise hyperbolize overdraw

反义词 1

understate

上位词 2

mislead misinform

下位词 10

blow gas pad brag boast lard tout embellish embroider bluster

词源

From over- + state.

来源：wiktionary