overact
v[I, Tn]
(derog 贬) act2(2a) (one's part) in an exaggerated way; overplay 表演(角色)夸张; 演得过火
Amateur actors often overact. 业余演员往往表演过火.
He overacts the part of the loving husband. 他扮演一个体贴的丈夫的角色, 演得肉麻. Cf 参看 underact.
🗣️ 情景例句
My boss expects me to work day and night.
我的老板恨不得我一天到晚地工作。
Will you do me a favor?
你帮我一个忙好吗?
The boys felt tired so they put out the fire and crept into their tent.