over-generously
adverb (also overgenerously) uk/ˌəʊ.vəˈdʒen.ər.əs.li/ us/ˌoʊ.vɚˈdʒen.ər.əs.li/
过于慷慨地
in a way that is more generous than is necessary or helpful
I tipped the porter, perhaps over-generously, to judge from his reaction. 我给了搬运工小费,从他的反应来看,我也许给得过于慷慨了。
The cake was stuck in the tin, because the syrup had been used overgenerously.
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- She has been overgenerously acknowledged as the founder of the movement.
- He argues that professional footballers are paid overgenerously.
- The book is well produced, with over-generously spaced entries and well-placed illustrations.