Word · Frequency #13829
overly
/ˈəuvəli/
adverb
过度地；过于
核心释义
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- 1.
过度地；过分地
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
过度地；过分地；过度地；极度地
用法In use
She was overly cautious when crossing the street.
用法提示：overly 修饰形容词 cautious，表示程度过高。
He tends to be overly optimistic about his chances.
用法提示：overly 修饰形容词 optimistic，表示程度过分。
The instructions were overly complicated, confusing everyone.
用法提示：overly 修饰形容词 complicated，强调超出合理范围。
overly + adjective
通常用于负面评价。
She is overly cautious.
她过于谨慎。
overly + past participle
强调程度超出必要。
The movie was overly dramatized.
这部电影过度戏剧化了。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- overly ambitious
- 过于雄心勃勃的；野心过大的
- He was overly ambitious and took on more than he could handle.他过于雄心勃勃，承担了超出自己能力的工作。
- overly cautious
- 过于谨慎的
- Don't be overly cautious when crossing the street; just pay attention.过马路时不要过于谨慎，只要注意就好。
- overly concerned
- 过于担心的；过度在意的
- She is overly concerned about what others think of her.她过于在意别人对她的看法。
- overly optimistic
- 过于乐观的
- The company was overly optimistic about the product's sales.公司对该产品的销量过于乐观。
- overly sensitive
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
把overly拆成over（超过）+ly，想象一件事做得“过了头”，就像too much，记住它表示“过于、过度”。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：formal writing、daily conversation 该副词多用于否定句或带批评意味的表达，如“not overly ...”，表示“过分、过于”；在正式写作和日常对话中都比较常见，语气较为中性。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
没有单词与 overly 完全押韵。overtly 拼写相近但重音和元音不同，注意区分。orderly、brotherly、properly、elderly、motherly 都以 -erly 结尾，但元音发音不同。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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