late 14c., from Old French excessif "excessive, oppressive," from Latin excess-, past participle stem of excedere "to depart, go beyond" (see exceed). Related: Excessively; excessiveness.
权威例句
1. The police vigorously denied that excessive force had been used.
警方坚决否认曾经滥用武力。
2. Non-fat dairy products supply the needed nutrients without excessive calories.
脱脂乳制品能提供身体所需的营养,而不含过多的热量。
3. The chops should be cooked over moderate heat to prevent excessive charring.
肉块应该用文火烹煮,以免烧过了头。
4. There are times when the book suffers from excessive authorial control.
该书曾几次受到作者过多的制约。
5. Excessive conformity is usually caused by fear of disapproval.