overextend
US /ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛnd/
UK /ˌəʊvərɪkˈstend/
動詞
1.
過度勞累, 過度使用
to make something, especially oneself, reach or stretch too far
範例:
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He tends to overextend himself at work, leading to burnout.
他傾向於在工作中過度勞累，導致精疲力盡。
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The company might overextend its resources if it takes on too many projects.
如果公司承擔太多項目，可能會過度使用其資源。
2.
過度負債, 透支
to commit oneself to more financial obligations than one can afford
範例:
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Many homeowners overextended themselves with large mortgages during the housing boom.
在房地產繁榮時期，許多房主因高額抵押貸款而過度負債。
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It's easy to overextend your credit if you're not careful with your spending.
如果你不小心花錢，很容易透支你的信用。
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