Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #3952
excessive
过度的；过多的；过分的
Beyond what is necessary, normal, or acceptable; too much.
- 1.
Exceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
超出通常界限；过多；奢侈；不适度
- 2.
beyond normal limits
超出正常限度
- 3.
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
不受限制,尤其是情感方面
过度的；(情感等)无节制的；放纵的；超出通常界限；过多；奢侈；不适度；超出正常限度；不受限制,尤其是情感方面；过度的
In use
His excessive spending on luxury goods quickly drained his savings.
The driver was fined for excessive speed on the highway.
The neighbors complained about the excessive noise from the party.
excessive charges
excessive [noun]
常用搭配
excessive drinking
过度饮酒
be excessive
The amount of sugar in this dessert is excessive.
这道甜点中的糖分过量。
Common mistakes
He eats excessive.
Connections
Collocations
- excessive drinking
- 过量饮酒
- Excessive drinking can lead to health problems.过量饮酒会导致健康问题。
- excessive force
- 过度武力
- The police were accused of using excessive force.警察被指控使用过度武力。
- excessive spending
- 过度开支
- The company's excessive spending led to bankruptcy.公司过度开支导致破产。
- excessive heat
- 过热
- The plants died due to excessive heat.植物因过热而死亡。
- excessive demand
- 过度需求
- The excessive demand for the product caused shortages.对产品的过度需求导致了短缺。
- excessive consumption
Learner notes
Memory Tip
excessive 音似‘一可塞死’，想象一个东西塞太满导致损坏，即‘过量的’。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：behavior、amount、emotion 这个词在正式和非正式场合都常用，表示超出合理范围。
Grammar Note
常与介词in连用，表示在某方面过度
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words like 'impressive', 'aggressive', and 'progressive' share the '-essive' ending and rhyme with 'excessive'.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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