Word · Frequency #22715
overkill
/ˈəuvəkil/
verb
以过大的(核)威力摧毁。
- 1.
To destroy something with more (nuclear) force than is required.
以过大的(核)威力摧毁。
- 2.
To dispose of too many items because of too-high criteria of inspection.
因标准过高而过度淘汰。
- 3.
To do something excessive to achieve a goal.
为达目的而做得过火。
因标准过高而过度淘汰。;为达目的而做得过火。;过度地杀伤
Connections
Word family
- overkills
- third person singular
- overkilled
- past, past participle
- overkilling
- present participle
Learner notes
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