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单词 overkilling
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Definition of overkilling in English:

overkilling

noun ˌəʊvəˈkɪlɪŋ
  • The act or practice of killing more than is advisable or necessary; especially the killing of too many of an animal used for food, etc., thus diminishing the supply.

Origin

1920s; earliest use found in The Times. From over- + killing.

 
 

Definition of overkilling in US English:

overkilling

nounˌəʊvəˈkɪlɪŋ
  • The act or practice of killing more than is advisable or necessary; especially the killing of too many of an animal used for food, etc., thus diminishing the supply.

Origin

1920s; earliest use found in The Times. From over- + killing.

 
 
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