overreach

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GRE

v. fail by aiming too high or trying too hard

vt. 扩展...以上, 过度伸张, 走过头
vi. 伸得过远, 过分, 过火

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

overreach 由前缀 over- 和词根 reach 组成。前缀 over- 意为“过度”，而 reach 意为“达到”。组合起来表示“过度达到”或“超越某个范围”。

例句

1. The company tried to overreach by expanding too quickly.

这家公司试图通过快速扩张来过度扩展。

2. It's important not to overreach your abilities when taking on new projects.

在承担新项目时，重要的是不要过度超出自己的能力。

3. The politician was accused of trying to overreach his authority.

这位政治家被指控试图超越他的权力。