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surfeit

Произношение: [ˈsɜr.fɪt]

Слово

Контекст: «quantity»

(noun) when you have too much of something, like food or things. It’s like when you eat more cookies than you should and now you feel sick.

Пример

After the big feast, we all had a surfeit of delicious desserts.

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She didn't feel a surfeit of snacks at the party; there were just a few treats.

Пример

Have you ever had a surfeit of candy after Halloween?

Контекст: «excess»

(verb) to give or have more than what is needed. It’s like when you share too many toys with your friends and they get overwhelmed.

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He decided to surfeit his guests with plenty of food and drinks at the celebration.

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They did not surfeit their visitors; there was hardly enough for everyone.

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Why would you surfeit someone with gifts if they only wanted one?

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