/ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ/ adj.1.+ heat令人难以忍受的；+ stench极其强烈的；+ scent, perfume浓郁的；+ noise极其嘈杂的
There was an overpowering smell of alcohol.有一股刺鼻的酒味。
the overpowering scent of English garden flowers英国花园鲜花的浓烈香味
She was wearing an overpowering perfume.她身上喷了浓郁的香水。
The noise was overpowering.噪音吵得人无法忍受。
2.+ person, manner非常强势的；+ feeling压倒一切的
Mrs Winter was large and somewhat overpowering.温特夫人块头很大, 个性也较强悍。
an overpowering manner态度蛮横
The desire for revenge can be overpowering.复仇的欲望有时能压倒一切。