overwork

• 指过度工作或长时间工作，常导致疲劳或压力。也可指工作过度本身或由此产生的疲惫状态。

A noun referring to the act of working excessively or for an extended period, often leading to fatigue or stress.

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1. Excessive laborB2formal

   The act of working too much or for too long, often leading to stress or fatigue.

   过度劳累

   • Constant overwork can lead to serious health problems.
   • He was hospitalized due to overwork and exhaustion.
   • The company's culture of overwork is damaging employee morale.

   同义词exhaustionfatigueoverexertionoverloadstrain

   反义词leisurerest

• 动词，指工作过于努力或过度，或迫使他人过度工作。

A verb used to indicate the act of working too hard or excessively, or to cause someone to work too hard.

1. Use too muchB2formal

   To use something excessively, often causing strain or damage.

   过度使用

   • He overworked the engine by driving it too hard.
   • The writer overworked the same metaphor in every paragraph.
   • Don't overwork your muscles without proper rest.

   同义词burdenexhaustovertaxoverusestrain

2. Work excessively hardB1formal

   To make someone or oneself work too much, leading to exhaustion or stress.

   过度劳累

   • She overworked herself to meet the deadline.
   • The manager overworks his employees without extra pay.
   • If you overwork, you risk burnout and health problems.

   同义词burn outexhaustoverburdenoverexertoverextendoverstrainovertaxwear out