overdue
UK [ˌəʊ.və'dju:] US [ˌoʊ.vɚ'du:] adjective
■not done or happening when expected or when needed; late 过期的；延误的；迟的•My library books are a week overdue.我借图书馆的书过期一个星期了。 •The baby is two weeks overdue (= The baby was expected to be born two weeks ago).已经超过预产期两周了。 •Changes to the tax system are long overdue.税收制度早该改革了。 •She feels she's overdue for promotion.她觉得她早该被提升。 |