excess1/Ikˋsɛs; Ikˈses/n 1 [singular 单数, U] a larger amount of something than is suitable 过多﹐过量: +of The problem was caused by an excess of enthusiasm. 这个问题是热情过度引起的。2 in excess of sth more than an amount or level 超过[高于]某物: Our profits were in excess of $5 million. 我们的利润超过了 500 万美元。3 do sth to excess to do something too much 做某事过度: He smoked and drank to excess. 他烟酒过量。4 excesses [plural 复数] harmful or bad things which people do too much 过分的行为﹔越轨行为: +of the worst excesses of the rock star's lifestyle 这位摇滚乐明星的糜烂生活方式
excess2/ˋɛksɛs; ˈekses/adj [only before noun 仅用于名词前] more than is wanted or allowed 过量的﹐超额的: He wanted to lose some excess weight . 他想减去一些多余的体重。