"to a fault" in Chinese (Simplified)
过头地太过
Definition
用来形容某人拥有一种优点或好习惯,但做得过头,反而成了缺点或问题。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
通常用在形容词后,如 'generous to a fault'(慷慨过头),有点正式。强调好品质过度,可能变成缺点。常用来形容善良、诚实或耐心等性格。
Examples
He is honest to a fault.
他诚实**过头地**。
She is generous to a fault.
她慷慨**过头地**。
My friend is trusting to a fault.
我的朋友信任别人**过头了**。
She’s loyal to a fault, always standing by her friends no matter what.
她忠诚**过头地**,无论发生什么总是支持朋友。
He’s helpful to a fault, sometimes getting taken advantage of at work.
他乐于助人**到过头**,有时在工作中被利用。
My parents are cautious to a fault; they always double-check everything before leaving the house.
我父母**小心过头**,每次出门都要再三确认一切。