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overextended

/ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛndɪd/ /ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛndəd/

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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 overextended herself by taking on too many extracurricular activities, leading to poor grades. "

这个学生参加了太多的课外活动，把自己搞得过度透支，结果导致成绩下降。

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verb

过度延伸，过度引申

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

Examples :

"The child overextended the word "doggy" to refer to all four-legged animals, not just dogs. "

这个小孩把“狗狗”这个词过度延伸，用来指所有的四条腿动物，不仅仅是狗。

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verb

孤军深入，冒进。

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

Examples :

"The student overextended themselves by taking on too many extracurricular activities, making them vulnerable to falling behind in their studies. "

这名学生选修了过多的课外活动，把自己搞得孤军深入，很容易在学业上落后。

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adjective

过度扩张，过度延伸

Extended or expanded beyond a safe limit

Examples :

"She felt overextended trying to juggle a full-time job, evening classes, and caring for her elderly mother. "

她同时兼顾全职工作、晚课和照顾年迈的母亲，感到自己精力过度透支，负担太重了。

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