exorbitant
/ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ · /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #6105 in the learning path
价格过高的；收费离谱的
Definitions
adj. Much higher in price or cost than is reasonable.
价格过高的；收费离谱的
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant amount for breakfast.
这家酒店的早餐收费高得离谱。
Exorbitant rents in major cities can force essential workers to live far from their places of employment.
大城市过高的租金可能迫使关键岗位的劳动者住在远离工作地点的地方。
Collocations
- exorbitant prices
- exorbitant fees
- exorbitant rents
Word family
- exorbitantly (adv.)
Synonyms
- excessive
- extortionate
Antonyms
- reasonable
Usage tip
比expensive语气更强，含不合理、过高之意。
FAQ
- What does exorbitant mean?
- Much higher in price or cost than is reasonable.
- How is exorbitant pronounced?
- UK /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/, US /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
