英语单词

overdrive是什么意思

overdrive

英 ['əʊvədraɪv] 美 ['ovɚdraɪv]
  • vt. 驱使过度;虐待;工作过度
  • n. 超速档;[机] 超速传动

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1. over- "above normal" + drive.

英文词源


overdrive (n.)
"speed-increasing gear in an automobile," 1929, from over- + drive (n.).

双语例句


1. The overdrive switch was on the steering column.
超速挡的开关在转向杆上。

来自柯林斯例句

2. to be in overdrive
超速驾驶

来自《权威词典》

3. In the courtroom everybody went into overdrive, assuming that there might well be a verdict soon.
法庭里,人人都加倍紧张地行动起来,认为马上就要作出裁定了。

来自柯林斯例句

4. Now's the time to put your relaxation skills into overdrive.
此刻正是你的放松技巧“一展身手”的时刻.

来自互联网

5. Your ability to express your creative ideas will go into overdrive!
你表达创意想法的能力将发挥到极致!

来自互联网

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