overheat

overheat
verb
  1. make or become too hot
    把…加热过度;变得过热
    [no obj.]her car started to overheat.
    他的车开始变得过热。
    [with obj.]it's vital not to overheat the liquid.
    至关重要的是不能把该液体加热过度。
  2. (Economics)(of a country's economy) show marked inflation when increased demand results in rising prices rather than increased output
    (经济)(一国经济)发展过快,过热
    [no obj.]in 1987 the Treasury had allowed the economy to overheat.
    1987年财政部曾让经济发展过快。
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