/,əʊvə'pleɪ; ,ovɚ`ple/
v
1 [Tn] give too much importance to (sth) 过分重视（某事物）
*overplay certain factors 过分看重某些因素
* You must not overplay his part in the negotiations. 你不可过高估计他在谈判中的作用. Cf 参看 underplay.
2 (idm 习语) overplay one's `hand take too great or too many risks (by overestimating one's own strength) （因过高估计自己的力量）冒风险
*The union is in danger of overplaying its hand in the current dispute. 工会在目前纠纷中高估自己实力有失败之虞.

v [T]
to make something seem more important than it is
≠ underplay
　His role in the group's success has been overplayed.
overplay your hand
to behave too confidently because you think you are in a stronger position than you actually are
　The unions overplayed their hand in the end and failed to get the pay rise they wanted.