从字面上看,短语 overstep the mark1 的意思是 超越界线,它的实质意思是 做出格、过分的事情。在这个短语中,动词 overstep 的意思是 超出、逾越,而名词 mark 表示 某事被允许或可以同意的限度。
例句
Connor really overstepped the mark when he shouted at Abi. You just cant do things like that!
康纳冲着艾比大喊大叫,真是太过分了。绝不应该有如此的行为!
I dont want to overstep the mark here, but I need to ask you about your family.
我不想问得太多,但我需要问问你的家庭状况。
I was2 friends with Siqi but she overstepped the mark when she didnt give that money back.
我和思琪本是朋友,但当时她不还钱,做得太过分了,越过了我的底线。