excess

/ɪkˈses/ n. / adj.
标准词条 CET-4
一句话记住

过量，过剩；超过，超出；过量的，多余的

释义与例句

n. 过量，过剩；超过，超出
an amount that is more than what is needed or allowed
  1. Cut any excess fat from the meat before cooking.
    烹饪前把肉上多余的脂肪切掉。
  2. Any excess will be refunded to your account.
    任何超出的款项都将退回到你的账户。
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. The excess of imports over exports worried the government.
    进口超过出口让政府担忧。
adj. 过量的，多余的
more than is usual or necessary
  1. Please remove any excess baggage before boarding.
    登机前请移走所有超重行李。
  2. Excess water was drained from the field.
    田里多余的水被排干了。
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. He earned excess income from a second job.
    他从第二份工作中获得了额外收入。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 ex(出)+cess(走)→走出界限→过量

词族与关联词

词族（同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式）
同义词
  • surplus 剩余，过剩
    surplus 侧重剩余量；excess 强调超过所需的量
    The country exported its agricultural surplus. 该国出口了其农业剩余产品。
反义词
  • shortage 短缺，不足
    与过量过剩相对，指不足
    There is a shortage of fresh water in the region. 该地区淡水短缺。
常见搭配
  • in excess of 超过
    Spending was in excess of the budget. 支出超出了预算。
  • excess baggage 超重行李
    You will pay a fee for excess baggage. 超重行李需要付费。
  • excess demand 需求过剩
    Excess demand drove up the price of houses. 需求过剩推高了房价。