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excessively

UK /ɪkˈsesɪvli/US /ɪkˈsesɪvli/

词源

源自拉丁语 'excessivus'(过度的),由 'ex-'(超出)和 'cedere'(走)组成。

adverb

❶ 指某种行为或状态超出正常或合理的程度,通常带有负面评价,表示过度或不必要。

“She worries excessively about her health.”

(她过度担心自己的健康状况。)

“He was criticized for spending excessively on luxury items.”

(他因过度购买奢侈品而受到批评。)

同义词:overly, unduly, extremely

常见短语

excessively cautious — 形容某人过于谨慎,甚至到了不必要的程度。

“He was excessively cautious about sharing his ideas in the meeting.”

(他在会议上过度谨慎,不愿分享自己的想法。)