overcharge

• 指收取过高、超出合理或标准金额的费用；也可指多收的钱本身。

A noun referring to a price that is excessively high, typically more than the fair or standard amount.

1. Excessive priceB2formal

   A price that is too high, especially one that is unfairly or illegally high.

   过高要价

   • The customer complained about the overcharge on their bill.
   • The company was fined for an overcharge on utility fees.
   • He demanded a refund for the overcharge at the store.

   同义词extortionprice gougingrip-off

   反义词bargaindiscount

• 指收取过高的价格，对商品或服务索价过高；也指给电池充入过量电荷。

A verb used to indicate the act of charging someone too high a price for goods or services, or of putting too much electrical charge into a battery.

1. Charge too muchB1formal

   To ask someone to pay more than the fair or standard price for something.

   要价过高

   • The taxi driver tried to overcharge me for a short ride.
   • They overcharged us for the hotel room because of a mistake.
   • Always check the bill to make sure you haven't been overcharged.

   同义词cheatfleecegougerip offsoakstingsurcharge

   反义词undercharge

2. Overload or overburdenB2formal

   To put too much weight, pressure, or responsibility on something or someone.

   使负担过重

   • Be careful not to overcharge the electrical circuit with too many devices.
   • The manager overcharged the team with unrealistic deadlines.
   • Overcharging the battery can damage it permanently.

   同义词burdenencumberoppressoverburdenoverloadovertaxweigh down

   反义词dischargelightenrelieveunload