单词 | surplus |
释义 | surplus/ˈsəːpləs![]() noun 1An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply: exports of food surpluses...
Synonyms excess, surfeit, overabundance, superabundance, superfluity, oversupply, oversufficiency, glut, profusion, plethora; remainder, residue, remnant; remains, leftovers 1.1An excess of income or assets over expenditure or liabilities in a given period, typically a financial year: a trade surplus of $1,395 million...
1.2The excess value of a company’s assets over the face value of its stock.For companies who need to commit resources a long while in advance in order to meet consumers' needs, an accurate understanding of the market environment is crucial if stock surpluses and shortages are to be avoided. adjective 1More than what is needed or used; excess: make the most of your surplus cash the firm told 284 employees that they were surplus to requirements...
Synonyms excess, excessive, in excess, leftover, left, unused, remaining, extra, additional, reserve, spare; superfluous, redundant, unwanted, unneeded, not required, uncalled for, dispensable, disposable, expendable, useless; French de trop 1.1Denoting a shop selling excess or outdated military equipment or clothing: she had picked up her boots in an army surplus store...
OriginLate Middle English: from Old French sourplus, from medieval Latin superplus, from super- 'in addition' + plus 'more'. |
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