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.
权威例句
1. Polyunsaturated oils are essential for health. Excess is harmful, however.
多不饱和油对健康很重要。但是,食用过量就会有害。
2. Red meat, eaten to excess, is very high in fat and calories.
过量食用的红肉中脂肪和卡路里含量很高。
3. Shake off any excess flour before putting livers in the pan.
将多余的面粉抖落干净,再把肝脏放进锅中。
4. Avoid deposits in excess of £20,000 in any one account.
单一账户存款勿超过两万英镑。
5. Trim off the excess pastry using a sharp knife.