
Definitions
v. to be greater than a particular amount, limit, or expectation
超过;超出
Example
This suitcase must not exceed the airline's weight limit.
这个行李箱不得超过航空公司的重量限制。
Demand for affordable housing continues to exceed supply in many rapidly growing cities around the world.
在世界许多快速发展的城市中,经济适用住房的需求持续超过供应。
Collocations
- exceed expectations
- exceed the limit
- exceed demand
- exceed the budget
Word family
- excess (n.)
- excessive (adj.)
- excessively (adv.)
Synonyms
- surpass
- outstrip
Usage tip
及物动词,直接接数量或限度,不加than。
FAQ
- What does exceed mean?
- to be greater than a particular amount, limit, or expectation
- How is exceed pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈsiːd/, US /ɪkˈsiːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.