oversized

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oversized — 形容詞

  • oversizedpositive
  • more oversizedcomparative
  • most oversizedsuperlative

1. much larger than the usual or expected size, either by design or by mistake.

1.形容詞B1
釋義

超大的

比正常尺寸大很多的

much larger than the usual or expected size, either by design or by mistake.

例句

Nora wore an oversized sweater that hung past her knees.

Nora 穿著一件過大的毛衣，長度蓋過了膝蓋。

attributive: oversized + clothing noun

The oversized envelope cost extra to mail at the post office.

那個超大的信封在郵局寄送時要多付郵資。

collocation: oversized envelope / package

常見搭配
  • oversized sweater
  • oversized sunglasses
  • oversized package
  • oversized luggage
同義詞
  • huge

    general; describes absolute size, not relative to expected

  • outsize

    near-synonym; more British, often used of clothing or luggage

  • jumbo

    informal; commercial sizing label (jumbo shrimp, jumbo jet)

反義詞
  • undersized

    smaller than the normal or expected size

  • tiny

    general; emphasises smallness without the 'expected size' frame

文法句型

oversized + noun

用法筆記

Almost always used before a noun (attributive), not after 'be'. Often suggests the large size is intentional (fashion, design) or notably impractical.

常見錯誤

The sweater is oversized for me.
The sweater is too big for me.
'oversized' is used before a noun; use 'too big' after 'be' for fit complaints.

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常用片語

  • slightly oversized
  • deliberately oversized

介系詞搭配

  • oversized for