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overzealous

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++o·ver·zeal·ous /ˌəʊvəˈzeləs◂ $ ˌoʊvər-/ adjective  too eager about something you believe in strongly 过分热心的,过分热情的 overzealous fans 过分热情的仰慕者
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overzealousIn this drama, the overzealous junior exec in the big corporation is named Jim Profit.The growth of data mining has led many to worry about invasions of privacy by overzealous marketers.His proxies, both Republican and Democratic, said the charges were a product of overzealous prosecution.The potential for mischief in the international system by politically motivated or overzealous prosecutions is great.His lawyer says he was entrapped by overzealous prosecutors who wrongly characterized campaign contributions as bribes.an overzealous tax inspectorQuietly shelving an overzealous working paper produced last September, the commission has repackaged its ideas.
o·ver·zeal·ous adjectiveChineseSyllable
strongly about Corpus something in you too believe eager


overzealous
overzealous /ˌəʊvəˈzeləs◂ $ ˌoʊvər-/ adjective
too eager about something you believe in strongly:
    overzealous fans


over·zeal·ousBrE /ˌəʊvəˈzeləs/ 🔊NAmE /ˌoʊvərˈzeləs/ 🔊 adjectiveshowing too much energy or enthusiasm 过于热心的;激情过高的An overzealous fan ran onto the stage during the concert. 音乐会上,一名狂热的歌迷冲到了台上。🔊🔊