overemphasize /ˌəʊvərˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ ( overemphasizing, overemphasized, overemphasizes )

BRIT also overemphasise

• 1. 

  V-T If you say that someone overemphasizes something, you mean that they give it more importance than it deserves or than you consider appropriate. 过分强调

  例：

  Democrats will complain he overemphasizes punishment at the expense of prevention and treatment.

  民主党人会抱怨他过分强调了惩罚，而忽略了预防和处理。

• 2. 

  V-T If you say that something cannot be overemphasized, you are emphasizing that you think it is very important. 如何强调也不为过 [with brd-neg] [强调]

  例：

  The importance of education cannot be overemphasized.

  教育的重要性如何强调也不为过。

  例：

  I can't overemphasize the cleanliness of this place.

  这里的清洁卫生我怎么强调也不为过。