1. 语义差异:
-- Overdo [ˌoʊvərˈduː] 动词
核心义:过度执行某行为,超出合理限度
词源:over(过度)+do(做)
例:She overdid the salt in the soup.(她盐放过量了)
-- Overdue [ˌoʊvərˈduː] 形容词
核心义:超过预定时间未完成/未支付
词源:over(超过)+due(到期)
例:The library books are two weeks overdu ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
【Overdo】 means to do in excess.
- I’ll try not to 【overdo】 the caffeine, which is my weakness.
【Overdue】 refers to the past time when something is due.
- His rent was 【overdue】 by three months.