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源自拉丁语 excessivus(超越的),由 ex-(超出)和 cedere(走)组成,14世纪通过法语 excessif 进入英语。
❶ 指数量或程度超过正常或合理的限度,通常带有负面含义,表示过多、过分或不必要。
“The government imposed excessive taxes on small businesses.”
(政府对小企业征收了过高的税款。)
“She has an excessive fear of spiders.”
(她对蜘蛛有着过度的恐惧。)
excessive force — 指在执法或冲突中使用超出必要程度的武力,通常用于批评警察或军队的行为。
“The officer was accused of using excessive force during the arrest.”
(这名警官被指控在逮捕过程中使用了过度武力。)
excessive consumption — 描述对资源、商品或服务的消耗量远超实际需求,常与环保或健康话题相关。
“Excessive consumption of fast food can lead to obesity.”
(过度消费快餐可能导致肥胖。)