overwhelming

• 形容某事物强度极大、力量极强或规模极大，常令人感到无法抵抗或应付。

Describes something that is very intense, powerful, or large in effect, often making one feel unable to resist or cope.

1. Irresistible or overpoweringB2formal

   So strong or powerful that it cannot be resisted or overcome.

   压倒性的

   • The urge to laugh was overwhelming during the serious ceremony.
   • She felt an overwhelming desire to help the injured animal.
   • The evidence against him was overwhelming.

   同义词compellingindomitableinexorableinvincibleirresistibleoverpoweringpotentunconquerable

2. Very intenseB2formal

   Extremely strong in effect, feeling, or degree.

   压倒性的

   • The support from the community was overwhelming.
   • He was met with an overwhelming sense of relief.
   • The movie's ending was so sad it was overwhelming.

   同义词compellingcrushingdevastatingextremefierceforcefulintenseirresistibleoverpoweringpowerfulprofoundseverestrongvehement

   反义词faintgentlemildslightsubtleweak

• 动词，表示用大量情感、力量或物质压倒、淹没或使某人/某物不堪承受。

A verb used to indicate the act of overpowering or burying someone or something with a great amount of emotion, force, or substance.

1. Overcome with emotionB2formal

   To be deeply affected or overcome by a strong feeling or sensory experience.

   深受感动

   • She was overwhelmed with joy when she saw the surprise party.
   • The beauty of the sunset overwhelmed him completely.
   • Grief overwhelmed her after hearing the tragic news.

   同义词bowl overdumbfoundfloormoveovercomestaggerstirtouch

   反义词calmcomfortreassure

2. Burden with tasksB2informal

   To give someone too many tasks or responsibilities to handle effectively.

   使不堪重负

   • The manager overwhelmed his team with unrealistic deadlines.
   • She felt overwhelmed by the amount of homework assigned.
   • Don't overwhelm yourself with too many commitments at once.

   同义词burydelugeencumberfloodinundateoppressoverburdenoverloadswamptaxweigh down

   反义词disencumberrelieveunburdenunload

3. Cover completelyC1formal

   To cover something entirely, making it imperceptible or hidden.

   淹没

   • The floodwaters overwhelmed the small village.
   • Weeds overwhelmed the garden after weeks of neglect.
   • The sound of the waterfall overwhelmed all other noises.

   同义词blanketburydrownengulfenvelopfloodinundatesmothersubmergeswamp

   反义词exposerevealuncover

4. Defeat by forceC1formal

   To overcome or defeat someone or something with superior strength or numbers.

   以力压倒

   • The army overwhelmed the enemy forces with a surprise attack.
   • The defense was overwhelmed by the sheer number of attackers.
   • The team overwhelmed their opponents in the final match.

   同义词conquercrushdefeatmasterovercomeoverpowerroutsubduetrouncevanquish

   反义词capitulatelosesubmitsurrenderyield