overwhelm

动词

1. 1

   使不知所措、使无法承受、压倒常用被动

   She was overwhelmed by the kindness of complete strangers.

   陌生人的善意让她感动得不知所措。

2. 2

   使负荷过重、压垮

   A flood of orders overwhelmed the small bakery last weekend.

   上周末涌入的大量订单让这家小烘焙坊不堪负荷。

3. 3

   击溃、压制、制服

   The rebels quickly overwhelmed the guards at the gate.

   叛军很快就制服了门口的守卫。

4. 4

   淹没、吞没

   Rising water overwhelmed the village within a few hours.

   上涨的大水在几小时内就淹没了整座村庄。