Level700
verb (動詞)
Overwhelm
圧倒する、打ちのめす
💡 Usage & Nuance:
仕事量、情報量、感情などが人を「圧倒する」状況で使われます。特にビジネス環境で「be overwhelmed by/with」の形で頻出します。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
inundate
swamp
engulf
📝 Business Examples
The customer service team was overwhelmed with calls after the product launch.
新製品の発売後、カスタマーサービスチームは電話の量に圧倒された。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Overwhelm"
It's easy to feel ______ when you have too many tasks to handle at once.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 一度に多くのタスクを抱えているときに「圧倒される」という感情を表現しています。
English: Having too many tasks simultaneously often leads to feeling overwhelmed.
English: Having too many tasks simultaneously often leads to feeling overwhelmed.
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