supernumerary

• 形容超出通常、必要或规定数量的；多出的、额外的，也指编制外的、冗员的。

Describes something that is extra, additional, or beyond the usual number.

1. Exceeding the required numberC2formal

   More than what is needed, desired, or required; extra or surplus.

   多余的

   • The company hired supernumerary staff for the holiday season.
   • Supernumerary teeth can cause dental crowding.
   • The budget included funds for supernumerary equipment.

   同义词additionalexcessextraredundantsparesuperfluoussurplus

   反义词essentialindispensablenecessaryneededrequired

• 名词，指不履行明显职能的多余人员，或指剧组中的临时演员、群众演员。

A noun referring to a person who serves no apparent function or a minor actor in crowd scenes.

1. Person without a clear roleC2formal

   An individual who is present but has no obvious or necessary function.

   多余的人

   • The office was full of supernumeraries who just sat around.
   • He felt like a supernumerary at the meeting, with nothing to contribute.
   • The project had too many supernumeraries and not enough workers.

   同义词extrafifth wheelhanger-ontagalong

2. Background actorC2formal

   A performer who appears in crowd scenes or as an extra in a film or play.

   群众演员

   • The director hired dozens of supernumeraries for the battle scene.
   • She started her acting career as a supernumerary in a historical drama.
   • Supernumeraries are essential for creating realistic crowd scenes.

   同义词extrasuper