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overextend

/ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛnd/ /ˌoʊvərɛkˈstɛnd/

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verb

过度扩张，过度延伸。

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. "

那个学生想参加太多的课外活动，过度扩张自己的精力，结果导致成绩很差。

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verb

过度引申，过度延伸。

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. "

我儿子把“英雄”这个词过度引申了，用来指所有帮他做作业的朋友。

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verb

孤立无援，冒进。

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. "

在国际象棋中，一名棋手可能会让兵孤立无援地冒进，使其容易被对方的棋子攻击和吃掉。