ex·cess¹/ɪk`sɛs; ɪkˈses/ n 1 [singular 单数，U] a larger amount of something than is usual or is needed 过量，过分: an excess of Tests showed an excess of calcium in the blood. 化验显示血液中钙含量过高。 2 in excess of more than an amount or level 超出，超过: Our profits were in excess of $5 million. 我们的利润超过了五百万元。 3 do sth to excess to do something too much 做某事过度: Brody smoked and drank to excess. 布罗迪抽烟喝酒都过量。