overwhelms
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
动词
（用武力）制服，击败，征服
The boxer relied on his power, pace, and pressure to overwhelm opponents.
这位拳击手依靠自己的力量、速度和压力来压倒对手。
（强烈的感情）充溢，使难以承受，使不知所措
She was overwhelmed with/by grief when her father died.
她父亲去世时，她被悲伤淹没。
（水）淹没，覆盖，漫过
The water overwhelmed levees in the area.
水淹没了该地区的防洪堤。