surplus

• 指数量超过所需或所用部分，多出的、剩余的。

Describes an amount of something that is more than what is needed or used.

1. Excess or extraB2formal

   More than what is needed or used; extra.

   多余的

   • The company had surplus inventory after the holiday season.
   • Surplus food was donated to the local shelter.
   • The government sold surplus equipment to the public.

   同义词additionalexcessextraredundantremainingsparesuperfluous

   反义词deficientinadequateinsufficientlackingscarce

• 指超过所需或所用数量的部分，常用于经济或金融语境，表示盈余、剩余或过剩。

A noun referring to an amount of something that is more than what is needed or used, often in economic or financial contexts.

1. Excess amountB2formal

   An amount that is more than what is needed or used.

   过剩

   • The country has a surplus of grain this year.
   • The budget shows a surplus of $2 million.
   • We need to sell off the surplus inventory.

   同义词abundanceexcessglutoverageoverplusoversupplysuperfluitysurfeit

   反义词dearthdeficitlackscarcityshortage

2. Economic surplusB2formalbusiness

   The amount by which revenue exceeds expenditure in a given period.

   经济盈余

   • The government reported a trade surplus for the quarter.
   • The company's surplus was reinvested into research.
   • A surplus in the national budget can reduce debt.

   同义词excessgainnetoverageprofitsurplusage

   反义词deficitlossshortfall