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过度
guò dù
Meaning
- excessive
- over-
Definition
超过适当限度，指数量、程度等过高或过于严重。
Exceeding the appropriate limit; too much or excessive in quantity, degree, or severity.
Usage
常作副词，修饰动词或形容词，表示程度过分；也可作形容词，如‘过度’行为。
Often used as an adverb to modify verbs or adjectives, indicating an excessive degree; also can be used as an adjective, e.g., 'excessive' behavior.
Examples
- 1 他因为过度劳累而病倒了。(He fell ill due to overwork.)
- 2 过度消费会导致财务问题。(Excessive spending can lead to financial problems.)
- 3 医生建议不要过度依赖药物。(The doctor advised not to over-rely on medication.)
- 4 过度紧张会影响考试成绩。(Excessive nervousness can affect exam results.)
- 5 这种材料过度使用会造成资源浪费。(Overuse of this material will cause waste of resources.)
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