overpopulate

overpopulate
verb
  1. [with obj.]populate (an area) in too large numbers
    使(一地区)人口过多
    the country was overpopulated.
    该国人口过多。
    ■[no obj.](of an animal) breed too rapidly
    (动物)繁殖过快
    without natural predators, deer would overpopulate.
    没有天敌,鹿群会过量繁殖。
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overpopulation
noun
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