over the top
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过于夸张地, 过度地
in a manner that is too extreme or exaggerated
The idiom "over the top" is thought to originate from military slang, referring to soldiers who went over the parapet or trench in a reckless or overly aggressive manner during World War I. In contemporary usage, it can refer to anything that is excessively dramatic, extravagant, or exaggerated, whether in a positive or negative context. It is commonly used in both spoken and written English to describe something that is excessive, extravagant, or exaggerated to the point of being extreme or unreasonable.
- The decorations at the wedding were way over the top, with chandeliers and a live orchestra.
婚礼的装饰过于夸张，有枝形吊灯和现场乐队。
- His reaction to losing the game was completely over the top; he threw a tantrum.
他对输掉比赛的反应完全过头了；他发脾气了。
- She went over the top with her Halloween costume, spending hours on elaborate makeup and props.
她的万圣节服装太过分了，花了几个小时在精致的化妆和小道具上。
- The movie's special effects were so over the top that it felt like a sensory overload.
这部电影的特效过于夸张，让人感觉像是感官超载。
- Their marketing campaign was a success because it was bold and attention-grabbing without going over the top.
他们的营销活动之所以成功，是因为它大胆且引人注目，而没有过分。