overkill
US /ˈoʊ.vɚ.kɪl/
UK /ˈəʊ.və.kɪl/
名詞
過量, 過頭
an excessive amount of something; more than is necessary or appropriate
範例:
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Bringing three suitcases for a weekend trip is a bit of an overkill.
週末旅行帶三個行李箱有點過頭了。
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Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut is a classic example of overkill.
用大錘砸核桃是殺雞用牛刀的典型例子。