overwhelm
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you are overwhelmed by a feeling or event, it affects you very strongly, and you do not know how to deal with it. (强烈地影响而) 使不知所措
He was overwhelmed by a longing for times past. 他陷入了一种对过去的渴望而不能自拔。
2. overwhelmedADJ (强烈地影响而使) 不知所措的
Sightseers may be a little overwhelmed by the crowds and noise. 观光者可能被人群和噪声搞得有点不知所措。
3. V-T If a group of people overwhelm a place or another group, they gain complete control or victory over them. 彻底制服; 击败
It was clear that one massive Allied offensive would overwhelm the weakened enemy. 显然同盟国一次大规模的进攻就会彻底击败已被削弱的敌军。
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overwhelm /ˌəʊvəˈwɛlm/ (overwhelming,overwhelmed,overwhelms)
剑桥词典
overwhelm verb (FORCE)
[ 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ]to defeat someone or something by using a lot of force
（用武力）制服，击败，征服
Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seized control of the capital . 政府军已击败了叛乱者，控制了首都。
overwhelm verb (EMOTION)
[ 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 常用于被动语态的动词 ]to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion
（强烈的感情）充溢，使难以承受，使不知所措
They were overwhelmed with/by grief when their baby died . 婴儿夭折时他们悲痛欲绝。
I was overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received . 收到这些鲜花和支持者的来信让我激动得不知所措。
overwhelm verb (WATER)
[ 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ] literaryIf water overwhelms a place , it covers it suddenly and completely .
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