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overly

/ˈoʊvərli/ American
  • adv. 过分地, 过度地
Definition
  • adv. to an excessive degree
Example
The teacher said the essay was overly long for such a simple topic.
老师说,对于这么简单的题目,这篇作文写得过于冗长了。
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Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: more than is needed or proper (adverb).

比较义项:过度、超过应有的程度(副词)。

  • too

    The everyday, highly common word for excess; typically followed by 'to' + verb or 'for' + phrase naming the negative result, and natural in both speech and writing.

    表示过度最常用的口语词;后面常接“to+动词”或“for+短语”说明造成的负面结果,口语和书面语都很自然。

    This coffee is too hot to drink right now.

    这杯咖啡现在太烫了,没法喝。

  • overly 本词

    More formal and bookish; directly modifies an adjective or participle without needing a following infinitive, and often carries a mildly critical, evaluative tone.

    更正式、更书面化;可以直接修饰形容词或分词,不必接不定式,常带有轻微批评、评价的语气。

    The teacher said the essay was overly long for such a simple topic.

    老师说这篇作文对于这么简单的主题来说写得过长了。

Too and overly both mean more than is needed. Too is the everyday, common word, usually followed by to plus a verb, or for plus a phrase. Overly is more formal and bookish; it modifies an adjective or participle directly and often sounds critical.

too 和 overly 都表示程度超过应有或合适的限度,但 too 是最常用的口语词,overly 更正式、更书面,语气也略带评价色彩;两者在语法搭配上也不同。