overbear

• 一个较古旧的动词，指压制、压倒或击垮，尤指凭借力量或权力。

An obsolete verb meaning to bear down upon, overpower, or overwhelm, especially by force or authority.

不规则动词

1. Overcome or overpowerC2formal

   To overcome, dominate, or subdue someone or something by force or authority.

   压制

   • The general's forces overbore the enemy's defenses.
   • Her arguments overbore all objections in the debate.
   • The sheer volume of evidence overbore the jury's doubts.

   同义词crushdefeatdominateovercomeoverpoweroverwhelmquellsubduesuppressvanquish

   反义词submitsurrenderyield

2. Bear too much weight or burdenC2formal

   To carry or support an excessive load or responsibility.

   不堪重负

   • The old bridge overbore the weight of the heavy truck and collapsed.
   • He overbore the stress of his job until he finally burned out.
   • The shelf overbore the stack of books and broke.

   同义词burdenencumberoverburdenoverloadsaddlestraintaxweigh down

3. Contract abdominal muscles during childbirthC2formal

   To contract the abdominal muscles voluntarily during the second stage of labor to help deliver the baby.

   用力

   • The midwife instructed her to overbear during the next contraction.
   • She learned how to overbear effectively in her birthing class.
   • Overbearing too early can cause unnecessary fatigue during labor.

   同义词bear downpush