if something is overdue , it should have been done before now 早该做的 | long overdue This change in attitude is long overdue. 早就该有这种态度上的改变了。 |
| +for You’ re long overdue for a dental check-up. 你早就该进行牙科检查了。 |
| | a | if something or someone is overdue , they should have arrived before now 迟到的；延误的 | |
| | b | a payment that is overdue should have been paid before now （付款）逾期的，过期的 | |
| | c | a baby that is overdue has not been born by the date on which it was expected （婴儿）预产期已过的 | |
| | d | a library book that is overdue has not been returned to the library by the correct date （图书馆的书）逾期未还的 | |