No. 2,022 in Chinese
过度
Excessive; overdone.
In a sentence
过度工作会导致健康问题。
Overworking can lead to health problems.
In this sentence, "过度" is used as an adjective meaning "excessive," modifying "工作" (work) to convey an action performed more than is proper or safe, emphasizing the negative consequences of such excess.
他对结果过度紧张。
He is excessively nervous about the outcome.
In this sentence, "过度" is used as an adverb, paired with "紧张" (nervous) to describe an excessive state of emotional reaction, showcasing undue intensity in this context.
过度的消费可能导致财政危机。
Excessive spending may lead to a financial crisis.
Here, "过度" is used as a descriptor for "消费" (spending), identifying it as being beyond acceptable limits, indicating potential negative repercussions of such excess.
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