overwhelm
/ˌəʊvəˈwelm/ · /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4578 in the learning path
使不知所措；使情绪难抑
Definitions
v. To affect someone so strongly they cannot cope.
使不知所措；使情绪难抑
v. To give a system or person more than they can handle.
使不堪重负
v. To defeat someone using much greater strength.
压倒；彻底击败
Example
I felt overwhelmed by everyone's kindness after the move.
搬家后，大家的善意让我感动得不知如何是好。
A sudden increase in visitors can overwhelm local infrastructure unless tourism growth is carefully managed.
如果不谨慎管理旅游业增长，游客骤增可能使当地基础设施不堪重负。
Collocations
- feel overwhelmed
- be overwhelmed by emotion
- overwhelm local services
Word family
- overwhelming (adj.)
- overwhelmed (adj.)
- overwhelmingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- overpower
- swamp
Usage tip
人感到 overwhelmed；事物令人 overwhelming。
FAQ
- What does overwhelm mean?
- To affect someone so strongly they cannot cope. To give a system or person more than they can handle. To defeat someone using much greater strength.
- How is overwhelm pronounced?
- UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelm/, US /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
