overwhelm

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
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1.

压倒, 使不知所措

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.
失去宠物后，她被悲伤压倒了。
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The beauty of the landscape overwhelmed him.
风景的美丽使他不知所措。
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2.

击败, 压倒

to defeat someone or something completely

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The army was overwhelmed by the enemy's superior numbers.
军队被敌人压倒性的数量击败了。
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The small business was overwhelmed by the sudden increase in orders.
这家小企业被订单的突然增加压垮了。
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