overstate /ˌoʊvɚˈsteɪt/ verb overstates; overstated; overstating
overstates; overstated; overstating
Learner's definition of OVERSTATE
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: to say that (something) is larger or greater than it really is夸大;对…言过其实 -
The company overstated revenue [=the company reported more revenue than it actually earned] for the past year.这家公司虚报了去年的收入。
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It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death.说本案事关生死有点言过其实。
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It would be difficult to overstate the damage done by the storm. [=the storm did a great amount of damage]这场风暴造成的破坏极为严重。
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The importance of tomorrow's test cannot be overstated. [=tomorrow's test is very important]明天考试的重要性怎么说也不为过。
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/ˌoʊvɚˈsteɪtmənt/ noun, plural overstatements