英语词汇“exorbitant”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

(adjective) in the sense of excessive

Definition

(of prices, demands, etc.) excessively great or high

exorbitant housing prices

Synonyms

excessive

banks which cripple their customers with excessive charges

high

I think it's a good buy overall, despite the high price.

expensive

He has a lot of expensive recording equipment.

extreme

his extreme political views

ridiculous

It was an absolutely ridiculous decision.

outrageous

The prices these places charge are absolutely outrageous.

extravagant

I was extravagant in my admiration of them.

unreasonable

unreasonable increases in the price of petrol

undue

It might give them undue influence over the coming negotiations.

preposterous

The whole idea was preposterous.

unwarranted

inordinate

They spent an inordinate amount of time talking.

extortionate

the extortionate price of designer clothes

unconscionable

Some child-care centres were charging unconscionable fees.

immoderate

He launched an immoderate tirade on his son.

Opposites

fair

cheap

reasonable

, moderate

单词	exorbitant
释义	Trends of exorbitant View usage for: exorbitant (ɪgzɔːʳbɪtənt) adjective If you describe something such as a price or fee as exorbitant, you are emphasizing that it is much greater than it should be. [emphasis] Exorbitant housing prices have created an acute shortage of affordable housing forthe poor. Synonyms: excessive, high, expensive, extreme More Synonyms of exorbitant exorbitantly adverb ...exorbitantly high salaries. exorbitant in British English (ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt) adjective (of prices, demands, etc) in excess of what is reasonable; excessive; extravagant; immoderate Derived forms exorbitance (exˈorbitance) or exorbitancy (exˈorbitancy) noun exorbitantly (exˈorbitantly) adverb Word origin C15: from Late Latin exorbitāre to deviate, from Latin orbita track exorbitant in American English (ɛgˈzorbɪtənt; ɪgˈzorbətənt) adjective going beyond what is reasonable, just, proper, usual, etc.; excessive; extravagant said esp. of charges, prices, etc. SIMILAR WORDS: exˈcessive Derived forms exorbitantly (exˈorbitantly) adverb Word origin ME < L exorbitans, prp. of exorbitare, to go out of the track < ex-, out + orbita, a track, orbit Examples of 'exorbitant' in a sentence exorbitant Sometimes you can't justify paying the exorbitant fees that others do. Times, Sunday Times (2016) In some cases the already exorbitant fees have tripled in a year. The Sun (2012) But there can be no excuse for the exorbitant price of snacks once you are inside. The Sun (2008) It would be absurd to conclude that a regulator cannot review such exorbitant charges. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The exorbitant costs of childcare are also an acute anxiety to many. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Having to pay exorbitant parking charges once you get there matters. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The direct and indirect costs will be exorbitant. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Fund managers get to refresh portfolios and look like they might actually be doing something to justify their exorbitant management fees. Times, Sunday Times (2014) These exorbitant fees are a scandal. The Sun (2015) Petty regulations and exorbitant ticket prices meant most grounds were only one-third full and utterly sanitised. The Sun (2007) Imagine the anger a tenant must feel when presented with a large bill for extra charges on top of an already exorbitant rent. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The exorbitant cost of health care is distorting the entire economy in America. McKenzie, James F. & Pinger, Robert R. An Introduction to Community Health (1995) Then maybe we'd see a reduction in the exorbitant licence fee. The Sun (2012) People have to pay up, no matter how exorbitant the fee. The Sun (2009) Of course, people who agree to pay such exorbitant fees also have to take some responsibility. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Along the way our building committee became very discouraged about a number of complications, especially the exorbitant cost. Christianity Today (2000) The only way to get more is to attack checkpoints, or to buy them from unscrupulous soldiers at exorbitant prices. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Running costs are exorbitant, too. Times, Sunday Times (2012) I love bats, but the price seemed exorbitant. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The only winners here are the administrators who get their pound of flesh by charging exorbitant sums of money, while all about lose theirs. Times, Sunday Times (2008) If they are going to be charged an exorbitant price for a piece of cloth shaped into a tea dress, then why not take advantage? Times, Sunday Times (2007) In other languages exorbitant British English: exorbitant ADJECTIVE If you describe something such as a price or fee as exorbitant, you are emphasizing that it is much greater than it should be. Exorbitant housing prices have created a shortage of affordable housing. American English: exorbitant Brazilian Portuguese: exorbitante Chinese: > 过高的价格、费用 European Spanish: exorbitante French: exorbitant German: unverschämt Italian: esorbitante Japanese: 法外な Korean: 과도한 European Portuguese: exorbitante Latin American Spanish: exorbitante (adjective) in the sense of excessive Definition (of prices, demands, etc.) excessively great or high exorbitant housing prices Synonyms excessive banks which cripple their customers with excessive charges high I think it's a good buy overall, despite the high price. expensive He has a lot of expensive recording equipment. extreme his extreme political views ridiculous It was an absolutely ridiculous decision. outrageous The prices these places charge are absolutely outrageous. extravagant I was extravagant in my admiration of them. unreasonable unreasonable increases in the price of petrol undue It might give them undue influence over the coming negotiations. preposterous The whole idea was preposterous. unwarranted inordinate They spent an inordinate amount of time talking. extortionate the extortionate price of designer clothes unconscionable Some child-care centres were charging unconscionable fees. immoderate He launched an immoderate tirade on his son. Opposites fair , cheap , reasonable , moderate Additional synonyms in the sense of expensive Definition costing a great deal of money He has a lot of expensive recording equipment. Synonyms costly, high-priced, lavish, extravagant, rich, dear, stiff, excessive, steep (informal), pricey, overpriced, exorbitant in the sense of extortionate Definition (of prices, profits, etc.) much higher than is fair the extortionate price of designer clothes Synonyms exorbitant, excessive, outrageous, unreasonable, inflated, extravagant, preposterous, sky-high, inordinate, immoderate in the sense of extravagant Definition (of behaviour or gestures) extreme, esp. in order to make a particular impression I was extravagant in my admiration of them. Synonyms excessive, exaggerated, outrageous, wild, fantastic, absurd, foolish, over the top (slang), unreasonable, preposterous, fanciful, unrestrained, inordinate, outré, immoderate, O.T.T. (slang) Nearby words of exorbitant exonerate exoneration exorbitance exorbitant exorcism exorcize exordium Synonyms of 'exorbitant' exorbitant Explore 'exorbitant' in the dictionary
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