| 词汇 | overblown |
| 释义 | overblowno·ver·blown /ˌəʊvəˈbləʊn◂ $ ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/ adjectiveadj IMPRESSmade to seem greater or more impressive than something really is 夸张的，过分渲染的 SYN exaggerated He’s not really a scientist; he’s just an overblown technician. 他根本不是科学家，只是个装模作样的技师而已。 Examples from the Corpus overblown• It seems, however, this particular owl threat was somewhat overblown.• Many experts say the fear of genetic engineering is wildly overblown.• That said, I think most virus scares are overblown.• Yet his business limitations and overblown ambitions were now exposed.• Teague believes the incident has been overblown in the press.• And, as far as ridiculously pompous, overblown musical statements go, no-one holds a candle to Simple Minds.• Also popular for travelling are quilted, overblown pseudo-ski jackets in pink or blue that look like duvets rampant. |
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