burn (yourself) out

Related to word: burn

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to have to cease working due to becoming sick or extremely fatigued from overworking

    劳累过度,精疲力竭

    • He had to take a break after working overtime at the company for too long because he felt completely burned out.

      他在公司加班太久,感到精疲力竭,不得不休息。

    • If you don't learn to relax properly, you'll end up burning yourself out.

      如果你不学会适当地放松,最终会让自己精疲力竭。

    • She burned herself out from the high work pressure and decided to go on vacation to recharge.

      她因工作压力过大而精疲力竭,决定去度假充电。