unduly
adverb formal uk/ʌnˈdʒuː.li/ us/ʌnˈduː.li/
过度地|过分地
more than is necessary, acceptable, or reasonable
There's no need to be unduly pessimistic about the situation. 对这情况无需过度悲观。
He believes this approach would unduly harm the nation's economy. 他认为这种方式对国家的经济会产生过度的损害。
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- To be considered for publication, letters should not be unduly long.
- His family was not unduly worried when he did not call home immediately.
- Financial contributions unduly influence the selection of athletes for sports teams.