overwhelm

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
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1.

圧倒する, 打ちのめす

to have such a strong emotional effect on someone that it is difficult for them to think or act normally

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She was overwhelmed by grief after losing her pet.
彼女はペットを亡くした後、悲しみに打ちひしがれた。
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The beauty of the landscape overwhelmed him.
景色の美しさに彼は圧倒された。
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2.

打ち負かす, 圧倒する

to defeat someone or something completely

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The army was overwhelmed by the enemy's superior numbers.
軍は敵の圧倒的な数に打ち負かされた。
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The small business was overwhelmed by the sudden increase in orders.
その小規模企業は、突然の注文増加に圧倒された。
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