| 释义 |
ex·or·bi·tant
\-nt\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin exorbitant-, exorbitans, present participle of exorbitare to deviate, from Latin ex- ex- (I) + Late Latin -orbitare (from Latin orbita track, rut) — more at orb
1. archaic : wandering or deviating from the normal or ordinary course : abnormal, irregular
2. : not within the orbit or scope of the law
3.
a. : exceeding in intensity, quality, force, power, scope, or size the customary, due, or appropriate limits
< required an exorbitant quanity of fuel >
: excessive
b. of a price, charge, or rate : grossly exceeding normal, customary, fair, and just limits
< exorbitant rent >
< exorbitant profits >
Synonyms: see excessive |