请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 overproduce
释义

overproduce

verb

over·​pro·​duce ˌō-vər-prə-ˈdüs How to pronounce overproduce (audio)
-prō-,
-ˈdyüs
overproduced; overproducing

transitive + intransitive

: to produce an excessive amount (of something)
The drug prevents pimples by shrinking the glands attached to hair follicles that, in acne sufferers, overproduce an oily substance known as sebum, which can clog pores. Mary Duenwald
… if soils are too fertile, the vines can overproduce, leading to vegetal aromas and flavors. Michael Schachner
GM also undermined the resale value of its models by overproducing them and giving them away at fire-sale prices. Keith Naughton et al.
… encourages farmers to overproduce, which further drives prices down … Newsweek

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

overproduce

transitive verb

over·​pro·​duce -prə-ˈd(y)üs, -prō- How to pronounce overproduce (audio)
overproduced; overproducing
: to produce to excess
mice genetically altered to overproduce beta-amyloid Richard Saltus
随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/11/11 5:53:28