overbid
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/ˌoʊvə'bɪd/
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/ˌəʊvə'bɪd/
To bid more than what is needed or expected, especially in an auction.
He overbid on the painting, thinking it was a masterpiece.
他以為那是一幅傑作,結果出價過高。
In card games, to bid higher than what is needed to win, which can cause you to lose points.
The players overbid their hand and ended up with a penalty.
選手們出價過高,結果受到了懲罰。