overlarge

IPA/ˌəʊ.vəˈlɑːdʒ/
IPA/ˌoʊ.vɚˈlɑːrdʒ/

overlarge — 形容詞

  • overlargepositive
  • more overlargecomparative
  • most overlargesuperlative

1. larger than normal, expected, or really needed for a particular place or purpose

1.形容詞C1
釋義

過大的

比正常或需要的尺寸還要大

larger than normal, expected, or really needed for a particular place or purpose.

例句

The overlarge desk left almost no space to walk through the office.

那張過大的書桌讓辦公室裡幾乎沒有走動的空間。

overlarge + noun

Mina returned the coat because the sleeves were overlarge for her frame.

Mina 把那件外套退掉，因為袖子對她的體型來說過大。

overlarge for [person]

常見搭配
  • overlarge desk
  • overlarge coat
  • overlarge sign
  • overlarge for the room
同義詞
  • oversized

    more common; often used of clothing, packages, or designed objects

  • too large

    plain everyday wording for something bigger than needed

  • excessive

    broader; can describe amount, force, or degree as well as size

反義詞
  • undersized

    smaller than the normal or expected size

  • small

    general opposite for size, without the idea of being unsuitable

文法句型

overlarge + noun

overlarge for [place/purpose]

用法筆記

Overlarge is less common and more formal or literary than 'too big' or 'oversized'. It usually describes an object, part, or feature whose size feels excessive for its setting or purpose.

常見錯誤

This room is very overlarge.
This room is very large.
use overlarge when the size feels excessive or unsuitable, not just big.

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常用片語

  • overlarge for the space
  • an overlarge version of

介系詞搭配

  • overlarge for