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单词 over-engineer
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Definition of over-engineer in English:

over-engineer

verb ˌəʊv(ə)rˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə
  • with object To engineer to a standard higher than is technically necessary or to an extent greater than is desirable.

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in Margaret Mary Gowing (1921–1988), historian. From over- + engineer.

Definition of over-engineer in US English:

over-engineer

verbˌəʊv(ə)rˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə
  • with object To engineer to a standard higher than is technically necessary or to an extent greater than is desirable.

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in Margaret Mary Gowing (1921–1988), historian. From over- + engineer.

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