学个词 Learn a Word-VOA英语教学 3235 undue

 今天我们要学的词是 undue¹.

 

undue 的意思是过分的，过度的。Singapore's universities tend to place undue emphasis on journal-friendly research that helps them climb international rankings. 新加坡的大学倾向于过分看重学术期刊所推崇的研究课题，这有助于它们提升在国际上的排名。

 

With all the traveling and shopping during the holiday season we often place undue stress on our shoulder joints² and neck carrying heavy luggage and shopping bags. 随着节日期间所有的旅行和购物，我们的肩关节和颈部由于沉重的行李和购物袋而承受过度的压力。

1 undue   

adj.过分的；不适当的；未到期的

参考例句：

• Don't treat the matter with undue haste.不要过急地处理此事。
• It would be wise not to give undue importance to his criticisms.最好不要过分看重他的批评。

2 joints   

接头( joint的名词复数 )； 关节； 公共场所（尤指价格低廉的饮食和娱乐场所） （非正式）； 一块烤肉 （英式英语）

参考例句：

• Expansion joints of various kinds are fitted on gas mains. 各种各样的伸缩接头被安装在煤气的总管道上了。
• Expansion joints of various kinds are fitted on steam pipes. 各种各样的伸缩接头被安装在蒸气管道上了。