overtax /ˌoʊvɚˈtæks/ verb overtaxes; overtaxed; overtaxing
overtaxes; overtaxed; overtaxing
Learner's definition of OVERTAX
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: to make (someone or something) do more than that person or thing is able to do or should do : to make heavy demands on (someone or something)使超负荷；使负担过重 -
New housing development in the town will overtax sewer and drinking water systems.城市里新住宅的开发将对排水和饮用水系统造成过重压力。
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We are afraid the trip might overtax his health/strength.我们担心这次旅行可能过度透支他的健康/体力。
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The children overtaxed her patience.孩子们使她失去了耐心。
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The hospital's overtaxed emergency room needs more doctors.这家医院的急诊室超负荷运转，需要更多的医生。
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: to make (people) pay too much in taxes对…征税过重