"to a fault" in Chinese (Traditional)
過頭地太過
Definition
用來形容某人擁有一種優點或好習慣,但做得過頭,反而成了缺點或問題。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
通常用在形容詞後,如 'generous to a fault'(慷慨過頭),偏正式語氣。強調好品質過頭,可能成為缺點。常用於形容善良、誠實、耐心等。
Examples
He is honest to a fault.
他誠實**過頭地**。
She is generous to a fault.
她慷慨**過頭地**。
My friend is trusting to a fault.
我的朋友信任別人**過頭了**。
She’s loyal to a fault, always standing by her friends no matter what.
她忠誠**過頭地**,無論發生什麼總是支持朋友。
He’s helpful to a fault, sometimes getting taken advantage of at work.
他樂於助人**到過頭**,有時在工作中被利用。
My parents are cautious to a fault; they always double-check everything before leaving the house.
我父母**小心過頭**,每次出門都要再三確認一切。