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unreasonable

/ənˈriːznəbəl/ American
  • adj. 不合理的
  • adj. 过分的
Definition
  • adj. not fair or sensible
  • adj. expecting too much
Example
It seems unreasonable to expect the report finished by tomorrow morning.
要求报告明天早上前完成,这似乎不合理。
Word familyreason-

Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: too much or too great (adjective).

比较义项:过分、过多(超出合理或必要的程度)(形容词)。

  • excessive

    Describes an amount or degree that goes beyond what is normal or acceptable; used for measurable things like drinking, spending, noise, or force, not for expectations or demands.

    描述数量或程度超出正常或可接受的范围;多用于可测量的事物,如饮酒、开支、噪音或力度,而不用于期望或要求。

    The company was fined for its excessive use of water during the drought.

    这家公司因在干旱期间过度用水而被罚款。

  • unreasonable 本词

    Describes an expectation, demand, or request that is unfair or not sensible, regardless of amount; often used with 'to expect' or 'to ask', not for measurable quantities.

    描述某种期望、要求或请求不合情理、不公平,与具体数量无关;常与“expect”或“ask”连用,而不用于可测量的事物。

    It's unreasonable to expect me to finish this report by tomorrow morning.

    指望我明天早上之前完成这份报告是不合情理的。

Excessive and unreasonable both describe something that goes too far, but in different ways. Excessive describes an amount or degree beyond normal, like drinking, spending, or noise. Unreasonable describes an expectation, demand, or request that is unfair, no matter the amount.

excessive 强调数量或程度上超出正常范围,多用于可测量的事物,如饮酒、开支、噪音;unreasonable 强调不合情理、不公平,常用于评价期望、要求或态度,未必涉及具体数量。