very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist it or decide how to react 巨大的;压倒性的;无法抗拒的 The evidence against him was overwhelming. 对他不利的证据确凿,无法抵赖。 The overwhelming majority of those present were in favour of the plan. 绝大多数与会者都赞同这个计划。 an overwhelming sense of loss 莫大的失落感 She had the almost overwhelming desire to tell him the truth. 她恨不得要告诉他实情。 You may find it somewhat overwhelming at first. 起初你可能觉得它有些无法抗拒。 There was overwhelming support for our policies. 我们的政策得到了压倒性的支持。
Extra ExamplesThe urge to look was almost overwhelming. 想看一眼的冲动几乎按捺不住。 seemingly overwhelming obstacles 貌似无法逾越的障碍
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