| 单词 | into overdrive |
| 释义 | > as lemmas(to go) into overdrive b. figurative. A state of enhanced or excessive activity or intensity. Frequently in in overdrive, (to go) into overdrive. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > [noun] > increased energy overdrive1962 1962 L. Deighton Ipcress File i. 18 Dalby's voice trailed off as he slipped his mind into over-drive. 1970 G. Greer Female Eunuch 44 If women find that the clitoris has become the only site of their pleasure instead of acting as a kind of sexual overdrive in a more general response, they will find themselves dominated by the performance ethic. 1985 M. W. Bonanno Dwellers in Crucible vi. 122 All of his senses were in overdrive, and he was sweating. 2002 New Scientist 29 June 3/2 Since 11 September the scaremongering industry has gone into overdrive. < as lemmas |
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