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Overused Meaning in English

word · lemma: overuse

ˌoʊvɝˈjuzd
oh-ver-YOOZD
ˌəʊvəjˈuːzd
OH-vuh-YOOZD

释义

Used too much, so that it loses its effect or becomes boring or unoriginal.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used in casual and critical contexts to describe words, phrases, ideas, or trends that have become tiresome through repetition. Often paired with 'word,' 'phrase,' 'joke,' or 'expression.' Implies a negative judgment.

例句

That joke is overused and not funny anymore.

basic

The word 'awesome' is overused these days.

basic

Some expressions in English have become overused.

basic

That phrase is so overused that it doesn’t mean anything anymore.

natural

People roll their eyes whenever someone uses that overused saying.

natural

Critics say the movie is full of overused clichés.

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