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overextend

/ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛnd/ /ˌoʊvərɛkˈstɛnd/

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verb

無理に拡大する, 限界を超える

To expand or extend to an excessive degree, especially to do so beyond a safe limit.

Examples :

"The student tried to overextend himself by taking on too many extracurricular activities, which ultimately led to poor grades. "

その生徒は、あまりにも多くの課外活動を引き受け、限界を超えようとしたため、最終的に成績が低下しました。

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verb

過剰に拡大する

To apply (a term) to too many referents, by overextension.

Examples :

"My son overextended the term "hero" to include all his friends who helped him with his homework. "

息子は、宿題を手伝ってくれたすべての友人を対象に、「ヒーロー」という言葉を過剰に拡大した。

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verb

過度に拡張する

To push a pawn too far, so that it becomes vulnerable to the opponent's attacks.

Examples :

"In chess, a player might overextend their pawn, leaving it isolated and easily captured by the other player's pieces. "

チェスでは、プレイヤーは自分のポーンを過度に拡張し、孤立させて相手の駒に簡単に捕獲される可能性があります。