overpowering UK [ˌəʊ.və'paʊə.rɪŋ] US [ˌoʊ.vɚ'paʊɚ.ɪŋ] adjective ■too strong 强烈的;逼人的;令人无法忍受的•Firefighters were driven back by the overpowering heat of the flames.消防员被火焰的强大热浪逼退。 •There's an overpowering smell of garlic in the kitchen.厨房里大蒜味令人无法忍受。 •He's suffering from overpowering feelings of guilt.强烈的负罪感折磨着他。 |