overprotective
/ˌəʊvəprəˈtektɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌəʊvərprəˈtektɪv/ (ame, ipa)
overprotective — 形容詞
- overprotectivepositive
- more overprotectivecomparative
- most overprotectivesuperlative
1. trying so hard to keep someone safe that you limit what they can do or decide fo
過度保護
太想保護而限制自由
trying so hard to keep someone safe that you limit what they can do or decide for themselves
Theo's overprotective mother still walked him to school at fourteen.
Theo 那位過度保護的媽媽到了十四歲還會陪他走去學校。
common pattern: overprotective parent limiting independence
The overprotective coach banned the team from cycling in light rain.
那位過度保護的教練連下小雨時都不准隊員騎車。
adjective before noun for rules that feel excessive
After one fall, Zuri became overprotective and checked every playground ladder.
跌倒過一次後，Zuri 變得過度保護，連每個遊樂場梯子都要檢查。
Because of her overprotective aunt, Sayaka was not allowed near the stove.
因為她那位過度保護的阿姨，Sayaka 連靠近爐子都不行。
- protective
neutral and may describe reasonable care, without the idea of excess
- controlling
stronger and focuses more on limiting another person's choices
- cautious
describes careful behaviour, not necessarily toward another person
- easygoing
suggests allowing more freedom and fewer worried restrictions
文法句型
an overprotective parent
be overprotective of someone
be overprotective about safety
用法筆記
Often used for parents, relatives, teachers, or rules that stop someone from handling ordinary risks alone. It usually suggests that the care is well meant but goes too far.