| 释义 |
o·ver·whelm /ˌəʊvəˈhwelm/
vt.
1. 征服；制伏；压倒；破坏，毁坏
Their mission was to seize the bridges and overwhelm the garrison. 他们的任务是占领桥头，打垮驻军。
He took 45% of the ballots and overwhelmed his two main rivals. 他得到45%的选票，从而压倒了两个主要对手。
He met with an accident that overwhelmed his career. 他遭到一次意外事故，那竟毁了他一生的事业。
2. (感情、影响等)使受不了；使不知所措
be overwhelmed with excitement 极为兴奋
The horror of it all had overwhelmed me. 这恐怖吓得我魂不附体。
He overwhelmed me with a torrent of abuse. 他那连珠炮似的谩骂骂得我哑口无言。
3. 覆盖；淹没
A great wave overwhelmed the boat. 巨浪把船吞没。
4. 〈古〉打翻；使倾覆 |