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overwrought

美音:[´əuvə´rɔt ]点这儿播放单词美音发声
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adj.过度紧张的,过劳的

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overwrought


/,əʊvə'rɔ:t; `ovɚ`rɔt/
adj in a state of nervous excitement, anxiety, etc; tense and upset 神经紧张的; 忧虑的; 烦恼的
*She was in a very overwrought state after the accident. 事故发生後她精神十分紧张.
* She didn't mean to offend you; she was overwrought. 她无意得罪你, 她是情绪不好.

overwrought


adj
[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: Old past participle of overwork]
very upset, nervous, and worried
 Clara was tired and overwrought after all the problems of the last few days.