거대한 양의 물이나 흙 등이 어떤 장소를 완전히 뒤덮거나 매몰시키다.
To bury or drown beneath a huge mass of something, typically water or earth.
예문:
"The coastal village was overwhelmed by a massive tsunami."
"Thick layers of volcanic ash began to overwhelm the ancient city."
더 큰 힘이나 수로 상대방을 완전히 압도하거나 제압하다.
To defeat someone or something completely by using greater strength or numbers.
예문:
"The underdog team was overwhelmed by the defending champions' superior speed."
"Rebel forces were quickly overwhelmed by the government's heavy artillery."
강렬한 감정이 사람을 사로잡아 정신적으로 감당하기 힘들게 만들다.
To have a strong emotional effect on someone, making them feel unable to react or think clearly.
예문:
"She was overwhelmed with joy when she saw her long-lost brother."
"A sudden sense of nostalgia overwhelmed him as he walked through his old neighborhood."
처리하기 힘들 정도로 너무 많은 일이나 정보 등을 한꺼번에 주다.
To give someone too much of something to deal with, such as work, information, or requests.
예문:
"Don't overwhelm the new intern with too many complex tasks on their first day."
"The customer service department was overwhelmed by thousands of complaints after the system crash."