Dictionary entry
over-the-top
/ˈəʊvəˌðəˌtɒp/
adjective
过多的
核心释义
far more than usual or expected
- 1.
过多的
s far more than usual or expected
用法In use
The decorations were over-the-top for a simple birthday party.
用法提示：形容词作表语，表示“过分的”。
His reaction to the news was completely over-the-top.
用法提示：形容词作表语，表示“夸张的”。
The price for that small apartment is over-the-top.
用法提示：形容词作表语，表示“过高的”。
be over-the-top
非正式用语，常用于批评或夸张描述。
His reaction to the joke was completely over-the-top.
他对那个笑话的反应完全过度了。
over-the-top + noun
The movie features over-the-top special effects.
这部电影有着过于夸张的特效。
find something over-the-top
Many viewers found the show over-the-top.
许多观众觉得这个节目过于夸张。
常见错误Common mistakes
易错句子He reacted over-the-top.正确表达He reacted in an over-the-top way.
over-the-top 是形容词，不能直接修饰动词。需用介词短语 in an over-the-top way 作状语。
易错句子The celebration over-topped the limit.正确表达The celebration was over-the-top.
over-the-top 是形容词，不能当动词用。需用 be 动词构成谓语。
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- excessive
- 过度的 · over-the-top 更口语化，带有夸张或不恰当的意味
- overkill
- 过度杀伤 · overkill 常作名词，指不必要的过度行为；over-the-top 是形容词
- extravagant
- 奢侈的 · extravagant 强调花费或行为超出合理范围，常带奢华意味
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