overtryとは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

overtry (三人称単数 現在形 overtries, 現在分詞 overtrying, 過去形および過去分詞形 overtried)

1. (transitive) To spend too much time or resources in trying (a legal case).
   • 2009 August 18, A. G. Sulzberger, “Astor Trial Plods on, Trying the Patience of Many”, New York Times:

     “It would appear to me that the case is being overtried by the district attorney’s office,” said Benjamin Brafman , a criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor.