overplay
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you say that someone is overplaying something such as a problem, you mean that they are making it seem more important than it really is. 夸大
I think the historical factor is overplayed, that it really doesn't mean much. 我认为该历史因素被夸大了,其实它真的意义不大。
2. PHRASE If someone overplays their hand, they act more confidently than they should because they believe that they are in a stronger position than they actually are. 高估自己
The United States has to be careful it doesn't overplay its hand. 美国得注意不要高估自己。
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overplay /ˌəʊvəˈpleɪ/ (overplaying,overplayed,overplays)
剑桥词典
- to make something seem more important than it really is
夸大…的重要性;把…做得过分;过分强调;过分重视
I think she's overplaying the significance of his remarks . 我认为她过分强调了他的话的重要性。