overextend
/ˌəʊvərɪkˈstend/ · /ˌoʊvərɪkˈstend/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #5823 in the learning path
使承担过多；过度扩张
Definitions
v. to commit more money or effort than can be managed
使承担过多；过度扩张
Example
Don't overextend yourself by joining every club at school.
别把学校所有社团都参加一遍，让自己忙不过来。
Small businesses may overextend themselves financially when they expand rapidly without assessing future demand.
小企业若不评估未来需求就迅速扩张，可能会超出自身的财务承受能力。
Collocations
- overextend yourself
- overextend financially
- overextend resources
Word family
- overextension (n.)
- extend (v.)
- extension (n.)
Synonyms
- overburden
- overstretch
Usage tip
常用 overextend oneself，指承担超出能力的任务或开支。
FAQ
- What does overextend mean?
- to commit more money or effort than can be managed
- How is overextend pronounced?
- UK /ˌəʊvərɪkˈstend/, US /ˌoʊvərɪkˈstend/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
