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  1. overcompensating

    • IPA[ˌōvərˈkämp(ə)nˌsādiNG]

    美式

    • n.
      the taking of excessive measures in attempting to correct or make amends for an error, weakness, or problem
    • adj.
      characterized by taking excessive measures in attempting to correct or make amends for an error, weakness, or problem
    • noun: overcompensating

    • 釋義
    • 相關詞

    名詞

    • 1. the taking of excessive measures in attempting to correct or make amends for an error, weakness, or problem the temptation is to start using a heavier face cream, but overcompensating can add to the problem

    形容詞

    • 1. characterized by taking excessive measures in attempting to correct or make amends for an error, weakness, or problem others saw him as an overcompensating show-off and egomaniac
    • v.
      take excessive measures in attempting to correct or make amends for an error, weakness, or problem: he was overcompensating for fears about the future

    Oxford Dictionary

    • v.
      take excessive measures in attempting to correct or make amends for an error, weakness, or problem: he was overcompensating for fears about the future

    Oxford American Dictionary

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    • IPA[ˌəʊvəˈkɒmp(ə)nseɪtɪŋ]

    英式

    • n.
      the taking of excessive measures in attempting to correct or make amends for an error, ... the temptation is to start using a heavier face cream, but overcompensating can add to the problem
    • adj.
      characterized by taking excessive measures in attempting to correct or make amends for an ... others saw him as an overcompensating show-off and egomaniac

    Oxford Dictionary