overkill

US [ˈoʊvərˌkɪl]
UK [ˈəʊvə(r)ˌkɪl]
  • v.用过多的核力量摧毁(目标);重复命中;杀尽杀绝
  • n.过犹不及;做得过火的事
  • Web枪林弹雨;赶尽杀绝;过度杀伤
Simple Present:overkills  Present Participle:overkilling  Past Participle:overkilled  
overkill
n.
1.
过犹不及;做得过火的事too much of sth that reduces the effect it has
There is a danger of overkill if you plan everything too carefully.
如果事事过分谨小慎微,那结果难免有适得其反的危险。

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