overpoise

名词 n. 动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. That which outweighs; excessive weight. figuratively,uncountable
    — And I hope, the known avowed use and experience of such great Men, and those in so great a number, is an abundant overpoise to the contrary Affirmation of this, or any other Novel Author whatsoever.
动词 v.
  1. To exceed in importance, strength or value. obsolete
    — 1587, Raphael Holinshed et al., Holinshed's Chronicles, London: John Harrison et al., Volume 2, “A Treatise conteining a plaine and perfect description of Ireland,” p. 36, But sith it pleased your maiestie, with so indifferent balance to ponder both our tales, I am throughlie persuaded, that my loiall innocencie shall be able, to ouerpoise his forged treacherie.
  2. To place excessive weight on (someone or something). obsolete
    — Tis time [f]or me to stirre when such young boyes, Shal haue their weake neckes ouer poisd with crownes
  3. To throw (someone or something) off balance. obsolete
    — […] the Stone in my Fathers Body was so immense, that I’ve wonder’d it did not bunch up behind, and make him have a Hump-back, or at least overpoise him in walking, and drag him backward with its incredible weight.

词形变化

overpoises present,singular,third-person overpoising participle,present overpoised participle,past overpoised past

词源

词源 1
From over- + poise.
词源 2
From over- + poise.
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