overwhelm
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
1.
переполнять, потрясать
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.
Ее переполнило горе после потери питомца.
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The beauty of the landscape overwhelmed him.
Красота пейзажа потрясла его.
2.
разгромить, подавить
to defeat someone or something completely
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The army was overwhelmed by the enemy's superior numbers.
Армия была разгромлена превосходящими силами противника.
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The small business was overwhelmed by the sudden increase in orders.
Малый бизнес был завален внезапным увеличением заказов.