Excessive Drinking ɪkˈsesɪv ɪkˈsesɪvli I Excessively High Amounts
The word 'excessive' is an adjective meaning too much or more than is reasonable. It is often used to express disapproval of an amount or level.
excessive /ɪkse̱sɪv/
[ADJ-GRADED] 过分的;过多的
If you describe the amount or level of something as excessive, you disapprove of it because it is more or higher than is necessary or reasonable.
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]过分的;过多的 If you describe the amount or level of something as excessive, you disapprove of it because it is more or higher than is necessary or reasonable.
[disapproval]
...the alleged use of excessive force by police...
警察涉嫌滥用武力
The government says that local authority spending is excessive.
政府称地方当局开支过大。
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Managers are also accused of paying themselves excessively high salaries...
经理们还被指责给自己支付过高的薪水。
Mum had started taking pills and drinking excessively.
妈妈开始服药酗酒。
Oxford
ex·ces·sive/ɪkˈsesɪv; NAmEɪkˈsesɪv/adjectivegreater than what seems reasonable or appropriate 过分的;过度的◆They complained about the excessive noise coming from the upstairs flat.他们抱怨楼上发出的噪音太大。◆The amounts she borrowed were not excessive.她借的数量没有超额。◆Excessive drinking can lead to stomach disorders.酗酒可能引起胃病。▶ex·ces·sive·ly/ɪkˈsesɪvli; NAmEɪkˈsesɪvli/adverb◆excessively high prices过高的价格ex·ces·sive/ɪkˈsesɪv; NAmEɪkˈsesɪv/ex·ces·sive·ly/ɪkˈsesɪvli; NAmEɪkˈsesɪvli/
LDC
excessiveex‧ces‧sive /ɪkˈsesɪv/ ●●○ adjective
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much more than is reasonable or necessary: his excessive drinking $15 for two beers seems a little excessive.—excessively adverb: excessively high taxesCOLLOCATIONSadverbsgrossly excessive (=extremely excessive)· The fine I had to pay was grossly excessive and totally unfair.rather/fairly excessive· I think £100 for a meal is rather excessive, to say the least.somewhat/slightly excessive (=a little excessive)· I thought her reaction was somewhat excessive.nounsan excessive use of something· Farmers have been criticized for their excessive use of chemical fertilizers.excessive amounts of something· I was staying up late, consuming excessive amounts of coffee.excessive force (=more violence than is necessary)· The men claim that the police officers used excessive force.excessive speed· Excessive speed is a major cause of road accidents.excessive drinking (=drinking too much alcohol)· Your excessive drinking has to stop.
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过多的(60%),过分的(40%)
adj.过多的,极度的;过分的
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