steamroll

IPA(Pronunciation)

Verb

figuratively

To flatten, as if with a steamroller. / (figuratively) To ruthlessly crush or overwhelm.

Japanese Meaning

蒸気ローラーで平らにするように、平らに（押しつぶす） / 無情に打ち砕く、圧倒する

The construction crew threatened to steamroll the old foundation to make way for the new building.

建設作業員たちは、新しい建物を建てるために古い基礎をローラーで平らにすると脅した。

Sense（1）

To flatten, as if with a steamroller.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) To ruthlessly crush or overwhelm.

I tried to participate in a sports tournament, but got steamrolled by the better players there.

steamrolls

（ present singular third-person ）

steamrolling

（ participle present ）

steamrolled

（ participle past ）

steamrolled

（ past ）