| 单词 | excess |
| 释义 | excess —excess /ɪkˈses/ /ˈek.ses/ noun (TOO MUCH) C1 [S or U] an amount that is more than acceptable, expected, or reasonable: » An excess of enthusiasm is not always a good thing.» They both eat to excess (= too much).» There will be an increase in tax for those earning in excess of (= more than) twice the national average wage.Thesaurus+: ↑Too much and unnecessaryexcesses [plural]F0 actions far past the limit of what is acceptable: » For many years people were trying to escape the excesses (= cruel actions) of the junta.» As for shoes, her excesses (= the large number she owned) were well known.Thesaurus+: ↑Bad and wrong behaviour , ↑Disobedient , ↑Obeying and breaking the law , ↑Obedient and compliant• • • Extra Examples:» The store has an excess of stock which it must sell off.» A excess of water causes the plant's roots to rot.» The new director says there is an excess of staff and that cuts must be made.» The country has an excess of cheap labour.» I'll give you two dozen bottles, but if there is any excess could I have it back after the party?noun [U] UK (US deductible) (INSURANCE) ► F0 a part of the cost of an accident, injury, etc. that you agree to pay yourself when you buy insurance: » She has an excess of £200 on her home insurance policy.Thesaurus+: ↑Insurance ˈek.ses/ adjective [before noun] ► C1 extra: » Cut off any excess pastry and put it to one side.Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in addition |
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