superfluity

superfluity
[ˌs(j)uːpəˈfluːɪti]
(pl. -ies)
  1. [in sing]an unnecessarily or excessively large amount or number of something
    多余，过量，过多
    a superfluity of unoccupied time.
    过多的空闲时间。
    ■an unnecessary thing
    非必需品，多余物
    they thought the garrison a superfluity.
    他们认为守备部队是多余的。
    ■[mass noun]the state of being superfluous
    多余
    footservants who had nothing to do but to display their own superfluity.
    无事可做，显得多余的跑腿仆人。
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French superfluite, from late Latin superfluitas, from Latin superfluus 'running over' (see superfluous)
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