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excessive
/ɪksɛsɪv/
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1 · adjective
more than is reasonable, necessary, or normal
过度的；过量的
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Excessive use of the Internet is not a medical or psychiatric issue.
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过于上网不是跟医学或精神病有关的事情。
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