"overcompensate" 怎么发音
word
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑːmpənˌseɪt
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-sayt
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪt
oh-vuh-KOM-puhn-sayt
释义
To try too hard to correct or make up for a weakness, mistake, or problem, often by going beyond what is necessary.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑːmpənˌseɪt
英式英语
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪt
简化发音
美式
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-sayt
英式
oh-vuh-KOM-puhn-sayt
语境中听
He bought an expensive car to overcompensate for feeling unsuccessful.
Don’t overcompensate—just be yourself and relax.
He tried to overcompensate for his mistake by working extra hours.
Some people overcompensate for low self-esteem by acting very confident.