Friction between moving parts had caused the engine to overheat.

活动部件的摩擦使发动机过热。

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It's vital not to overheat the liquid.

最关键的是不要让液体过热。

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The spending binge has caused the economy to overheat, pushing up inflation.

无节制的消费造成了经济过热，从而推高了通货膨胀。

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He reported a problem with his phone last summer when the handset seemed to overheat.

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But it's a tough break for Mercedes, since its cars already have a tendency to overheat tires.

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In both cases, the affected batteries can short-circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and potentially catch on fire.

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