What does overdue mean?

Not paid, returned, or completed by the expected time. Needed or deserved much earlier than now.

How is overdue pronounced?

UK /ˌəʊvəˈdjuː/, US /ˌoʊvərˈduː/.

/ˌəʊvəˈdjuː/ · /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4859 in the learning path

逾期的；延误的

adj. Not paid, returned, or completed by the expected time.

逾期的；延误的

adj. Needed or deserved much earlier than now.

早该发生的

I found an overdue library book under my bed.

我在床底下发现了一本逾期未还的图书馆藏书。

Investment in rural public transport is long overdue, as many residents still lack reliable services.

农村公共交通早就该得到投资，因为许多居民至今仍缺乏可靠的交通服务。

long overdue强调“早就该有或该做”，不只是迟到。

What does overdue mean?: Not paid, returned, or completed by the expected time. Needed or deserved much earlier than now.
How is overdue pronounced?: UK /ˌəʊvəˈdjuː/, US /ˌoʊvərˈduː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.