excess I. /ikˈses, ˈekses/ n. u 1.多余部分,超过(部分)You must pay for the excess. 超过的部分你得付款。 2.过分,过多的(可加不定冠词)an excess of enthusiasm 过分热情The child had an excess of energy. 那孩子精力过剩。3. 用于习语 in excess of 超出:There will be an increase in tax for those earning in excess of twice the national average wage. 这些收益的税额将超过全国平均工资的两倍。to excess 超量:They both eat to excess.他们两个都吃得太多了。‖II. /ˈekses/ adj. 额外的, 超额的: We pay excess fare on some very fast trains. 乘特别快车需要付额外费用。 

excessive /ikˈsesiv/ adj. 过大的,过分的:The prices at this hotel are excessive. 这家旅馆的价格太贵了。Excessive spending can lead to bankruptcy. 过分超支会导致破产。