exorbitant

🇬🇧 UK/ig'zɒ:bitәnt/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Far too high or excessive, especially in price or demand

过高的,过分的,离谱的(尤指价格)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
exout of, former
+
orbitother
+
antperforming, being in a state
=exorbitant

Common Collocations

  • 1.exorbitant price天价
  • 2.exorbitant fee高得离谱的费用
  • 3.exorbitant cost离谱的成本

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The hotel charged exorbitant prices during the peak tourist season.

  • 2.

    He refused to pay the exorbitant fee demanded by the consultant.

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