late 14c., from Old French excessif "excessive, oppressive," from Latin excess-, past participle stem of excedere "to depart, go beyond" (see exceed). Related: Excessively; excessiveness.
雙語例句
1. The police vigorously denied that excessive force had been used.
警方堅決否認曾經濫用武力。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Non-fat dairy products supply the needed nutrients without excessive calories.
脫脂乳制品能提供身體所需的營養，而不含過多的熱量。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The chops should be cooked over moderate heat to prevent excessive charring.
肉塊應該用文火烹煮，以免燒過了頭。
來自柯林斯例句
4. There are times when the book suffers from excessive authorial control.
該書曾幾次受到作者過多的制約。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Excessive conformity is usually caused by fear of disapproval.