"glut" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 过剩
• 供大于求

Definition

Glut 指的是供应远远大于需求的情况，通常用来描述市场上商品过剩的现象。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Glut” 多用于正式、商业或经济语境，常见搭配是“glut of...” ，表示过剩通常带来消极影响。注意不要跟“surplus”或“flood”混淆，glut 强调因供过于求而导致的问题。

Examples

There is a glut of tomatoes this year.

今年番茄出现了**过剩**。

A glut of cheap clothes has lowered prices.

**过剩**的廉价服装导致价格下降。

After the holiday, there was a glut of unsold toys.

节后有很多卖不出去的玩具**过剩**。

The tech industry is facing a glut of workers with similar skills.

科技行业正面临一批具有类似技能员工的**过剩**。

When there’s a glut on the market, companies often cut production.

市场出现**过剩**时，公司通常会减少生产。

We ended up with a glut of dessert because everyone brought a cake.

大家都带了蛋糕，结果甜品**过剩**了。