excess

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Quá nhiều, thừa

BrE /ɪkˈsɛs/ AmE /ɪkˈsɛs/

noun / adjective en → vi

1 AMOUNT [singular] B1

Quá nhiều, thừa

an amount that is more than necessary or allowed; too much of something

  • excess of sth

Collocations excess food · excess waste

  • The company was fined for producing excess waste.

    Công ty đã bị phạt vì sản xuất quá nhiều rác thải.

2 LEGAL [singular] B2

Phần dư, phí phụ thu

the part of a debt or payment that is more than the amount you are allowed to pay; an extra charge for something

  • excess of sth

Collocations excess payment · excess charge

  • The insurance policy covers up to $10,000 with a $500 excess.

    Chính sách bảo hiểm bao gồm lên đến 10.000 đô la với mức phí phụ thu là 500 đô la.

3 BEHAVIOR [singular] B2

Hành vi quá mức, thái quá

behavior that is too extreme or wild; behavior that goes beyond what is normal or acceptable

  • excess of sth

Collocations excess drinking · excess partying

  • His excesses during the holiday season shocked his family.

    Những hành vi thái quá của anh ấy trong kỳ nghỉ lễ đã khiến gia đình anh ấy sốc.

4 MEDICAL [singular] C1

Tình trạng quá mức về y tế

a medical condition in which the body has too much of something harmful, such as alcohol or salt

  • excess of sth

Collocations excess alcohol · excess salt

  • The patient has an excess of sodium in their blood.

    Bệnh nhân có lượng natri trong máu quá cao.