overstretches

英 [ˌəʊvəˈstretʃɪz]

美 [ˌoʊvərˈstretʃɪz]

v.  (使)勉强维持，硬撑着，超负荷运转
overstretch的第三人称单数

柯林斯词典

• V-ERG （使）超出承受能力；（使）超负荷运行
  If youoverstretchsomething or someone or if theyoverstretch, you force them to do something they are not really capable of, and they may be harmed as a result.
  1. Dr Boutros Ghali said the operation would overstretch resources...
     布特罗斯·加利博士说这一行动没有足够的资源支持。
  2. Do what you know you can do well and don't overstretch yourself...
     做你拿手的事情，不要勉为其难。
  3. Never force your legs to overstretch, or you can cause injuries.
     千万不要迫使双腿过度拉伸，否则会受伤的。