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farthest

美 [ˈfɑːrðɪst]英 [ˈfɑːðɪst]
  • adv.(空间或时间上)最远,最久
  • adj.(空间、方向或时间上)最远的,最久的
  • far的最高级
farthestfarthest

adv.

superlative of far far的最高级(空间或时间上)最远,最久
at or to the greatest distance in space or time

the house farthest away from the road

离这条路最远的那栋房子

a competition to see who could throw (the) farthest

掷远比赛

adj.

superlative of far far的最高级(空间、方向或时间上)最远的,最久的
at the greatest distance in space, direction or time

the farthest point of the journey

旅程的最远端

the part of the garden farthest from the house

花园离房子最远的那部分

These are the comparative and superlative forms of far .以上为far的比较级和最高级形式。

To talk about distance, use either farther, farthest or further, furthest . In BrE , further , furthest are the most common forms and in NAmE , further and farthest . 表示距离既可用farther、farthest,也可用further、furthest。英国英语最常用further、furthest,北美英语最常用further、farthest:

I have to travel further/farther to work now.

现在我得走更远的路去上班。

To talk about the degree or extent of something, further/furthest are usually preferred. 表示事物的程度通常宜用further/furthest:

Let’s consider this point further.

让我们更深入地考虑这一点。

Further , but not farther , can also mean ‘more’ or ‘additional’. 这在北美英语中是很正式的用法。

Are there any further questions?

还有什么问题吗?

farthest

频次

  • 1
    (far 的最高级)
    Farthest is a superlative form of far .

adj

1
(comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
had traveled to the farthest frontier
don't go beyond the farthermost (or furthermost) tree
explored the furthest reaches of space
the utmost tip of the peninsula
Synonym: farthermost furthermost furthest utmost uttermost

adv

1
to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)
see who could jump the farthest
chose the farthest seat from the door
he swam the furthest
Synonym: furthest
2
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)
went the furthest of all the children in her education
furthest removed from reality
she goes farthest in helping us
Synonym: furthest

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  1. Of all the students , I ran farthest .

    在所有学生中,我跑得最远。

  2. The part or area farthest from the front .

    后部离前面最远的部分或地区。

  3. The last of these reasons is by far the most important .

    这些理由中最后一条比其他的重要得多。

  4. I didn 't think we 'd get this far .

    我未曾想到我们会走得这么远。

  5. What do you think of the show so far ?

    到目前为止你觉得这场演出怎么样?

  6. She is on the far right of the party .

    她是党内的极右分子。

  7. The band made their first record as far back as 1990 .

    这个乐队早在1990年就录制了他们的第一张唱片。

  8. I 've got far too much to do .

    我要做的事情太多了。

  9. The new legislation is welcome but does not go far enough .

    新法规受到欢迎,但力度还不够大。

  10. I could still see the airport buildings far below .

    我还能远远地看到下方的机场建筑。

  11. I saw her on the far side of the road .

    我看见她在马路那头。

  12. There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be .

    现在年轻人的机会比过去多得多。

  13. She is on the far left of the party .

    她是这个党的极左分子。

  14. We are not far from my home now .

    我们现在离我家不远了。

  15. How far is it to your house from here ?

    从这儿到你家有多远?

  16. I 've only read a little of the book so far .

    这本书我才读了一小部分。

  17. How far have you got with that report ?

    你那个报告写得怎么样了?

  18. There 's not far to go now .

    现在离得不远了。

  19. How many driving lessons have you had so far ?

    你到目前为止上过多少节驾驶课了?

  20. Their more recent music is far too commercial .

    他们最近的音乐过分商业化了。

  21. Our success was far beyond what we thought possible .

    我们的成功远远超出了我们的估计范围。

  22. I read as far as the third chapter .

    我读到了第三章。

  23. She always gives us far too much homework .

    她总是让我们做多得不得了的家庭作业。

  24. They made for an empty table in the far corner .

    他们走向远处那个角落的空桌子。

  25. How far is human nature determined by biology ?

    人性在多大程度上是由其生理因素决定的?

  26. As far as I am concerned , you can do what you like .

    就我而言,你想干什么就可以干什么。

  27. That 's the truth , in so far as I know it .

    就我所知,那是真实情况。

  28. It was by far the worst speech he had ever made .

    这是他迄今发表过的最差的演讲。

  29. As far as I can see , you 've done nothing wrong .

    依我看,你没有做错任何事。

  30. That 's a far better idea .

    那个主意好得多。