| [/ˏəuvəˈpleɪ; ˏovɚˋple/] v 用法:
1 [Tn] give too much importance to (sth) 过分重视（某事物）:
overplay certain factors 过分看重某些因素 *
You must not overplay his part in the negotiations. 你不可过高估计他在谈判中的作用. Cf 参看 underplay. 用法:
2 (idm 习语) overplay one's `hand take too great or too many risks (by overestimating one's own strength) （因过高估计自己的力量）冒风险:
The union is in danger of overplaying its hand in the current dispute. 工会在目前纠纷中高估自己实力有失败之虞. |