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overdressed

/ˌəʊ.vəˈdrest/

翻译: 形容一个人穿得过于正式或过于讲究,与场合不相称。, 动词,指穿着过于正式、华丽或不合场合的衣服。

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adjective

/ˌəʊ.vəˈdrest/B2formal
  • zh形容一个人穿得过于正式或过于讲究,与场合不相称。

Describes someone who is wearing clothes that are too formal or elaborate for the occasion.

  1. Dressed too elaboratelyB2informal

    Wearing clothes that are too formal, fancy, or elaborate for a particular occasion or setting.

    zh穿着过于正式

    • She felt overdressed in her evening gown at the casual barbecue.
    • He was clearly overdressed for the beach party in his suit and tie.
    • Don't worry about being overdressed; it's better to be too formal than too casual.

    同义词overdone

    反义词underdressed

词形
  • more overdressed comparative form
  • most overdressed superlative form

verb

overdress/ˌəʊ.vəˈdres/B2formal
  • zh动词,指穿着过于正式、华丽或不合场合的衣服。

A verb used to indicate the act of wearing clothes that are too formal, elaborate, or inappropriate for a particular occasion or situation.

  1. Dress too warmlyB1informal

    To wear clothes that are too heavy or warm for the weather or occasion.

    zh穿得太暖

    • She overdressed for the mild autumn day and was sweating by noon.
    • He always overdresses for winter hikes, carrying extra layers he never uses.
    • Don't overdress for the beach party; it's going to be hot.

    同义词overclothe

  2. Dress too formally or elaboratelyB1informal

    To wear clothes that are more formal or fancy than the situation requires.

    zh穿得过于正式

    • She overdressed for the casual barbecue in a sequined gown.
    • He felt he had overdressed when he arrived in a tuxedo to a simple dinner party.
    • It's easy to overdress for a job interview if you don't know the company culture.

    反义词underdress

词形
  • overdressed past participle
  • overdressed past simple
  • overdressing present participle
  • overdresses third person singular