1630s, "assume too much grandeur;" see over- + state (n.1). Meaning "state too strongly" is attested from 1798, from state (v.). Related: Overstated, overstating.
中文解释
1. over- "beyond, above normal, above the fact" + state "叙述、讲述".
实用例句
1. He tends to overstate his case when talking politics.
他一谈政治便流于夸夸其谈。
来自《权威词典》
2. Don't overstate your case.
不要把你的情况夸大了.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. It is hard to overstate the magnitude of the turnaround.
其转机的幅度之大,不论怎样形容也不算过分.
来自辞典例句
4. It is possible to overstate the benefits of stabilization.
稳定性带来的好处有可能被夸大.
来自辞典例句
5. Some visitors to China and, say free - speech advocates overstate the censors'power.
