overplay

• 动词，指夸大某事物的重要性或过分强调某一点，也指表演时演得过火。

A verb used to indicate the act of giving something too much importance or emphasis, or exaggerating its significance.

1. Exaggerate one's actingB2informal

   To perform a role in an exaggerated or overly dramatic manner, often making it less believable.

   演得过于夸张

   • The actor overplayed his part, making the scene seem comical.
   • She overplayed the emotional scene, causing the audience to laugh.
   • Critics said he overplayed the villain's role.

   同义词emotehamoveract

   反义词downplayunderplay

2. Exaggerate importanceC1formal

   To give something more importance or emphasis than it deserves.

   夸大重要性

   • The media overplayed the significance of the minor incident.
   • He tends to overplay his achievements in meetings.
   • Don't overplay the risks; they are manageable.

   同义词exaggerateinflatemagnifyoveremphasizeoverstate

   反义词de-emphasizedownplayminimizeunderplay