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overexploited

/ˌəʊ.və.ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tɪd/

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tɪd/

Translations

overexploitedpast participle

/ˌəʊ.və.ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tɪd/

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tɪd/

Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb “overexploit”; not gradable.

чрезмерно эксплуатируемый

The overexploited resources are causing environmental concerns.

Чрезмерно эксплуатируемые ресурсы вызывают экологические проблемы.

Synonyms

overexploitverb

overexploited

Past Simple

Usually transitive; means to exploit something to an excessive or harmful degree.

чрезмерно эксплуатировать

Companies should not overexploit natural resources.

Компании не должны чрезмерно эксплуатировать природные ресурсы.

Additional translations

переэксплуатироватьКнижн. и редко; особенно о ресурсах, территории или окружающей среде.

overexploitedpast participle

Subjected to excessive exploitation, often resulting in depletion, decline, or damage.

The overexploited groundwater reserves may take decades to recover.

overexploitverb

To exploit something too much or too intensively, causing harm or depletion.

Companies should not overexploit natural resources.