late 14c., from Old French exces (14c.) "excess, extravagance, outrage," from Latin excessus "departure, a going beyond the bounds of reason or beyond the subject," from stem of excedere "to depart, go beyond" (see exceed). As an adjective from late 15c.
雙語例句
1. Polyunsaturated oils are essential for health. Excess is harmful, however.
多不飽和油對健康很重要。但是，食用過量就會有害。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Red meat, eaten to excess, is very high in fat and calories.
過量食用的紅肉中脂肪和卡路里含量很高。
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3. Shake off any excess flour before putting livers in the pan.
將多余的面粉抖落干凈，再把肝臟放進鍋中。
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4. Avoid deposits in excess of ￡20,000 in any one account.
單一賬戶存款勿超過兩萬英鎊。
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5. Trim off the excess pastry using a sharp knife.