overplay /ˌəʊvəˈpleɪ/ ( overplaying, overplayed, overplays )

• 1. 

  V-T If you say that someone is overplaying something such as a problem, you mean that they are making it seem more important than it really is. 夸大

  例：

  I think the historical factor is overplayed, that it really doesn't mean much.

  我认为该历史因素被夸大了，其实它真的意义不大。

• 2. 

  PHRASE If someone overplays their hand, they act more confidently than they should because they believe that they are in a stronger position than they actually are. 高估自己

  例：

  The United States has to be careful it doesn't overplay its hand.

  美国得注意不要高估自己。