单词 | overdoer |
释义 | overdoern. A person who overdoes something or does too much. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > exaggeration, hyperbole > [noun] > one who exaggerates > in action overdoer1681 1681 R. Baxter Answer to Mr. Dodwell 150 It is an easie Matter for Overdoers to add but a clause or two more to their Oaths and Subscriptions. 1747 S. Richardson Clarissa II. i. 6 Your Over-doers [printed Over-does; 1751 has Over-doers] generally give the offence they endeavour to avoid. 1753 S. Richardson Hist. Sir Charles Grandison V. ix. 45 These overdoers..are wicked wretches. What do they, but make religion look unlovely. 1981 Times 24 July 11/2 Cocteau wanted to write roles to restore to the stage the old-style monstres sacrés, the overdoers, players like Bernhardt and Réjane whose personalities dominated and eclipsed whatever vehicle they appeared in. 2000 Guardian (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island) (Nexis) 6 Sept. 8 Most overdoers take pride in their ability to juggle a busy schedule, and many earn the respect of others in the workplace. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1681 |
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