overbearing

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英文释义

v overcome
v bear too much
v contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
s expecting unquestioning obedience
s having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

中文翻译

a. 傲慢的, 骄傲自大的, 蛮横的, 压倒一切的
[法] 自大的, 专制的, 压倒的

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记忆技巧

overbearing 可以拆分为 over-（过度，过于）和 bearing（承受，忍受）。整体意思为过度地控制或压迫他人。

例句

1. The overbearing manager made it difficult for the team to express their ideas.
那位专制的经理使团队很难表达他们的想法。
2. She found his overbearing nature to be quite annoying during their meetings.
她发现他专横的性格在会议中相当令人厌烦。
3. Many people avoid overbearing individuals because they prefer a more relaxed atmosphere.
很多人避免与专横的人交往，因为他们更喜欢轻松的氛围。

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