Undue Reasonable Influence Put Pressure ˌʌnˈdjuː ˌʌnˈduː Adjective
The adjective 'undue' describes something that is more than is reasonable, suitable, or necessary, often in a negative context like pressure or delay. It signifies an excessive or inappropriate level.
[ADJ 形容词]过分的;过多的;过度的 If you describe something bad as undue, you mean that it is greater or more extreme than you think is reasonable or appropriate.
[ADJ n]
This would help the families to survive the drought without undue suffering...
这会帮助那些家庭度过干旱期,不至于遭受太多的苦。
It might give the Commission undue influence over the coming negotiations...
这可能会在即将开启的谈判问题上给委员会带来过多的影响。
It is unrealistic to put undue pressure on ourselves by saying we are the best.
说我们是最好的是给自己施加过多的压力,这种做法不切实际。
Oxford
undue/ˌʌnˈdjuː; NAmEˌʌnˈduː/adjective[only before noun ]( formal) more than you think is reasonable or necessary 不适当的;过分的;过度的SYN
excessive
◆They are taking undue advantage of the situation.他们过分利用了这种情势。◆The work should be carried out without undue delay.进行这项工作不得有不当的延误。◆We did not want to put any undue pressure on them.我们并不想给他们施加过多的压力。☞compare
due
adj. (6 )undue/ˌʌnˈdjuː; NAmEˌʌnˈduː/
LDC
undueun‧due /ˌʌnˈdjuː◂ $ -ˈduː◂/ adjective [only before noun]
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formal more than is reasonable, suitable, or necessary: De Gaulle felt that America had undue influence in Europe.undue pressure/stress/strain etc Exercise gently and avoid putting yourself under undue strain. The kick should be taken without undue delay.
WDF
undue
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不适当的(64%),过分的(36%)
adj.过度的,过分的;不适当的;未到期的
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