| 释义 |
overpower
UK [ˌəʊ.və'paʊər] US [ˌoʊ.vɚ'paʊɚ] verb transitive
■to defeat someone by having greater strength or power （以力气或权力）制服，压倒，征服•The gunman was finally overpowered by three security guards.持枪歹徒最终被3名保安制服。 ■If a smell or feeling overpowers you, it is so strong that it makes you feel weak or ill （味道或感情）压倒，使无法忍受•The smell of gas/ heat overpowered me as I went into the house.我进屋的时候，一股煤气味／热气向我袭来。 |