overpowering

美 ['ovɚ'paʊərɪŋ]
  • adj. 压倒性的;无法抵抗的
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1. over- "above, beyond" + power + -ing. 也就是以更强大的力量压倒,压服,制服,降伏。
overpowering 强烈的,浓烈的

比喻用法。

1. His lust for her grew until it was overpowering.
他企图在肉体上占有她的欲望变得一发不可收拾。

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2. There was an overpowering smell of alcohol.
有一股刺鼻的酒味。

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3. The stink was overpowering.
臭味熏天。

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4. The feeling of inadequacy was overpowering.
无法胜任的感觉非常强烈。

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5. Mrs Winter was large and somewhat overpowering.
温特夫人块头很大,个性也较强悍。

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