overworked
overworked — 形容詞
- overworkedpositive
- more overworkedcomparative
- most overworkedsuperlative
1. feeling tired or stressed because you have been given too much work or have been
過勞的
工作量過大而疲累的
feeling tired or stressed because you have been given too much work or have been working for too many hours
Hugo felt overworked and exhausted after finishing the annual report.
Hugo 在完成年度報告後感到過勞且筋疲力竭。
collocation: feel overworked
The nurses at the hospital said they were overworked and underpaid.
那間醫院的護理師說他們過勞且薪資過低。
Kenji left his job because he was constantly overworked and had no free time.
Kenji 辭職了，因為他長期過勞，完全沒有空閒時間。
adverb collocation: constantly overworked
Many teachers in the district are overworked, often taking papers home to grade.
該學區許多老師都過勞，經常帶作業回家批改。
Apinya told her manager that the team was overworked and needed more staff.
Apinya 告訴主管，團隊已經是過勞的狀態，需要增聘人手。
passive: be overworked + needs-based solution
- feel overworked
- become overworked
- constantly overworked
- chronically overworked
- overworked and underpaid
- overburdened
emphasises a heavy load of responsibilities, not just long hours
- overloaded
focuses on having too many tasks at once rather than working long hours
- stretched
more informal; suggests resources or time are spread too thin
- underworked
not having enough work to do
2. describing a word, phrase, or expression that has been repeated so many times th
陳腐的
用太多而失去新鮮感的
describing a word, phrase, or expression that has been repeated so many times that it no longer has a strong effect or meaning
Words like 'amazing' and 'awesome' can feel overworked if you hear them every day.
像「amazing」和「awesome」這類詞，如果天天聽，會讓人覺得很陳腐。
pattern: [word/phrase] + feel(s) overworked
The phrase 'think outside the box' is so overworked that most people ignore it.
「think outside the box」這個說法已經陳腐到大多數人都不會理會。
Felipe tries to avoid overworked expressions in his university essays.
Felipe 在寫大學報告時盡量避免使用陳腐的用語。
collocation: avoid overworked expressions
The critic said the plot was full of overworked clichés from old Hollywood movies.
評論家指出這部劇情節充斥著好萊塢老電影的陳腐橋段。
- overworked phrase
- overworked cliché
- overworked expression
- overworked metaphor
用法筆記
Only applies to language — words, phrases, metaphors, or plot devices. Does not describe people or objects.
overworked — 動詞
- overworkedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- overworkeds3rd person singular
- overworkeding-ing form
- overworkededpast simple
1. to make a person or group do so much work that they become tired, stressed, or u
使過勞
讓他人工作過度
to make a person or group do so much work that they become tired, stressed, or unwell
The construction company overworked its workers during the summer project.
那家建築公司在夏季工程期間使工人過勞。
pattern: [company] overworked [workers]
Ilan refused to overwork his team, knowing that rest improves productivity.
Ilan 不肯讓團隊過勞，因為他知道休息能提升生產力。
Animal rights groups accused the farm of overworking the horses.
動物權利團體指控該農場讓馬匹過勞。
pattern: accused [someone] of overworking [someone/something]
A good manager does not overwork employees even when the deadline is tight.
好的主管即使期限緊迫，也明白使過勞不是好的管理方法。
- overwork employees
- overwork the staff
- overwork the team
- accused of overworking
- refuse to overwork
- overburden
emphasises loading someone with too many responsibilities
- exploit
stronger moral charge; implies unfair or selfish treatment
- drive hard
more informal; suggests pushing someone relentlessly
文法句型
overwork + person/group
用法筆記
The object is always the person, animal, or group being made to work too hard. Frequently used in the passive or as an accusation (e.g. 'accused of overworking').
2. to put too much time, effort, or energy into a task so that the result suffers o
過度操勞
花太多心力在某事上
to put too much time, effort, or energy into a task so that the result suffers or you become exhausted
Ritu overworked the dough and it became tough to bake.
Ritu 揉麵團揉得太過度，結果麵糰變得很硬，無法烤。
collocation: overwork dough / batter / mixture (food)
Lisa overworked herself preparing for the exam and ended up sick in bed.
Lisa 為了準備考試把自己過度操勞，最後病倒在床上。
reflexive: overwork + oneself
If you overwork a single scene in the film, the pacing feels uneven.
如果你在電影裡把同一場戲拍得太用力，節奏就會顯得不協調。
The chef warned us not to overwork the sauce or it would separate.
主廚提醒我們不要過度攪拌醬汁，否則會油水分離。
- overwork the dough
- overwork the sauce
- overwork a scene
- overwork oneself
- overwork a muscle
- overdo
broader; can apply to any activity, not just work
- exhaust oneself
focuses on the physical result of too much effort
- overexert
more formal; often used for physical effort
- pace oneself
to work at a steady, manageable rate
- take it easy
informal; to avoid hard work or stress
文法句型
overwork + object (task/material)
overwork + oneself
用法筆記
Often used with a reflexive pronoun (overwork oneself) to indicate the subject is both the worker and the one affected. The object can also be the task or material being worked on.
常見錯誤
3. to use something too much or too often, especially so that it wears out or loses
濫用；用過頭
使用過於頻繁
to use something too much or too often, especially so that it wears out or loses its effect
Élise overworked the printer and had to replace the cartridge by Friday.
Élise 把印表機用過頭了，結果星期五前就得換碳粉匣。
collocation: overwork a machine / device
If you overwork a single argument in your essay, it sounds repetitive.
如果你在論文中濫用同一個論點，文章會顯得很重複。
Dylan overworked the same excuses until no one believed him anymore.
Dylan 反覆使用同樣的藉口，到最後沒有人相信他了。
pattern: overwork the same [noun plural]
The gardener warned that overworking the soil would strip away its nutrients.
園丁警告說，過度耕作土壤會使其失去養分。
- overwork the soil
- overwork the land
- overwork an argument
- overwork an expression
- overwork the same excuse
文法句型
overwork + resource/word/thing
用法筆記
The object is typically a resource (land, soil, machine), a word or phrase, or an argument. Not used for people — for people, use sense 1.