overdue
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈduː/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈduː/
形容词
1.
逾期, 过期
not having arrived, happened, or been done by the expected time
示例:
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The rent is three days overdue.
房租已经逾期三天了。
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My library books are overdue.
我的图书馆书籍逾期了。
2.
早该发生, 期待已久
having been needed or expected for some time
示例:
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A change in leadership is long overdue.
领导层的变动早该发生了。
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His apology was long overdue.
他的道歉早该来了。
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