1917 in the psychological sense, translating German überkompensation, from over- + compensation. A term used by A. Alder to denote exaggerated striving for power in someone who has an inner sense of inferiority.
双语例句
1. When the right woman comes along, this bad dream will be over.
当有合适的女人出现时，这种胡思乱想就会停止了。
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2. Over a given period, the value of shares will rise and fall.
股票的价值在某一特定的时期内会有涨跌。
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3. Dave, the pianist, played it over a couple of times.
演奏钢琴的戴夫将这支曲子反复弹了两三遍。
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4. The bus is said to have over-turned and fallen into a ravine.
据说巴士发生翻车，跌进了峡谷。
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5. Come on over, we've got lots of the old gang here.
