transitive. To stretch (something) too much, or beyond its proper length or degree. Also in extended use: to place excessive demands upon…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > disadvantage > uselessness > misuse > [verb (transitive)] > misapply > apply or use beyond its province (8) overstretcha1425 transitive. To stretch (something) too much, or beyond its proper length or degree. Also in extended use: to place excessive demands upon… to put, set, stretch, etc. on (the) tenter(sa1533 figurative esp. in phrases. to put, set, stretch,etc. on (the) tenter(s, = to set on tenterhooks; to rack: see tenterhook, n. 2a 2b Obsolete. stretch1553 figurative. To enlarge or amplify beyond proper or natural limits; to extend unduly the scope or application of (a law, rule, etc.) or the meaning… to put, set, strain, stretch on the tenterhooks1583 esp. in phrases to put, set, strain, stretch on the tenterhooks: to strain, distort the sense of (words) (? obsolete); to strain (conscience… outstretch1597 transitive. To stretch beyond or exceed (a limit, etc.); to overreach. strain1597 figurative. To apply or use (a thing) beyond its province. Obsolete. tenter1611 figurative. To set on the tenter, or on tenterhooks: see tenter, n.1 3, tenterhook, n. 2b. Also, to injure or pain as by stretching; to rack… overdraw1889 transitive. Archery. To draw (a bow or arrow) too strongly. Also intransitive. |
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