n.

1. 超越，超过[U][S1]
   Last year's profits were in excess of one billion dollars.

   去年的利润超过了十亿美元。

2. 超额量[U][S1]
   There's no excess to pay.

   不需要付超重费。

3. 过量，过剩[U][S1]
   An excess of rain caused severe floods.

   雨水过量造成了严重的水灾。

4. （饮食等的）过度，无节制[U][C]
   His excesses shortened his life.

   饮食无度使他折寿。

5. 过分的行为；暴行[P]
   The excesses committed by the invaders will never be forgotten.

   人们永远不会忘记侵略军犯下的暴行。

a.

1. 过量的；额外的；附加的[B]
   She jogs every morning to get rid of her excess weight.

   为了减肥，她每天早晨慢跑。

n.

1. an amount that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
   ▸the amount by which one quantity or number exceeds another.
   ▸ (often in phr. in/to excess) the action of exceeding a limit.
2. lack of moderation, especially in eating or drinking.
   ▸ (excesses) outrageous or immoderate behaviour.
3. Brit. a part of an insurance claim to be paid by the insured.

adj.

1. exceeding a prescribed or desirable amount.
2. Brit. required as extra payment.