overly
- 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。
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。