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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.

形容词 'undue' 用于描述不合情理、不必要或过分的(尤指坏事)。它通常用来形容压力、影响或延迟等情况。

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Collins
undue ★☆☆☆☆
/ʌ̱ndju͟ː, AM -du͟ː/
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[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 ; NAmE ˌʌnˈduː / 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
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undue / ˌʌnˈdjuː ; NAmE ˌʌnˈduː /
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.
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undue

[ˌʌnˈdju:]

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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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