[, ]a situation where there is a greater supply of sth than there is demand 供过於求;供应过剩◆Prices fell because of a glut of steel on world markets. 由於世界市场上钢铁供过於求,所以价格下跌。◆a global banana glut 全球香蕉供过於求的情况SYNsurplus OPPshortage ➡dearth ⨁an inventory / supply glut 库存/供应过剩