/ˌəʊvəˈstretʃ/🄰 vt.
1.(demand too much of)+ resources使紧张；使不堪重负；对…需求过分
He said the operation would overstretch resources.他说这一行动会让资源紧张。
to overstretch yourself勉强
Do what you know you can do well and don't overstretch yourself.做力所能及的事, 不要过于勉强。
2.(stretch muscle too hard)+ muscle, limb使过度伸展；使过度拉伸
🄱 vi.
(stretch too much)过度伸展；过度拉伸
Never force your legs to overstretch, or you can cause injuries.千万不要过度拉伸双腿, 否则会受伤的。