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overstate

/oʊvɚsteɪt/

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to describe something as more important or serious than it is

夸大

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The report should not overstate what the small study can prove.
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报告不应夸大这项小型研究所能证明的结论。
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Pronunciation: /oʊvɚsteɪt/

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