maximum

美 [ˈmæksɪməm]英 [ˈmæksɪməm]
  • n.最大限度,最大量,最大值;〈数〉极大(值);顶点;(公路行车的)最高速;(法定的)最高极限;(发展的)顶峰时期
  • adj.最高的;最多的;〈教〉极大的;(数量)极大的,极多的;最大极限的;顶点的
  • adv.最多,顶多,充其量

复数: maxima

maxim- 最大的 + -um 物

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maximummaximum

adj.

only before noun最高的;最多的;最大极限的
as large, fast, etc. as is possible, or the most that is possible or allowed

the maximum speed/temperature/volume

最快速度;最高气温;最大音量

For maximum effect do the exercises every day.

每天锻炼以取得最佳效果。

a maximum security prison

最高戒备等级的监狱

compare minimum adj.

noun

【不规则形式】pl. maxima

abbr. max最大量;最大限度;最高限度
the greatest amount, size, speed, etc. that is possible, recorded or allowed

a maximum of 30 children in a class

每班至多30名学生

The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum .

这项工作将要求你最大限度地发挥你的技能。

The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30˚C.

七月的最高气温是30摄氏度。

What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay?

你最多能出多少钱?

maximum

频次

  • 1
    ADJ 最高的;最大的;最多的
    You use maximum to describe an amount which is the largest that is possible, allowed, or required.

    Under planning law the maximum height for a fence or hedge is 2 metres...

    规划法中规定,围栏或树篱最高为2米。

  • 2
    ADJ (数量)极大的,极多的
    You use maximum to indicate how great an amount is.

    ...the maximum amount of information...

    海量信息

  • 3
    ADV 最多;顶多;充其量
    If you say that something is a particular amount maximum, you mean that this is the greatest amount it should be or could possibly be, although a smaller amount is acceptable or very possible.

    We need an extra 6g a day maximum.

    我们一天最多还需要6克。

  • 4
    PHRASE 最大限度地;尽可能充分地;竭尽全力地
    If you say that someone does something to the maximum, you are emphasizing that they do it to the greatest degree possible.

    You have to develop your capabilities to the maximum.

    你必须尽你所能。

noun

1
the greatest possible degree
he tried his utmost
Synonym: utmost uttermost level best
2
the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right
3
the largest possible quantity
Synonym: upper limit

adj

1
the greatest or most complete or best possible
maximal expansion
maximum pressure
Synonym: maximal

数据来源:WordNet

  1. The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum .

    这项工作将要求你最大限度地发挥你的技能。

  2. Make maximum use of the whole fruit , including the pulp which is high in fibre .

    水果的各个部分都要最大限度地利用,包括富含纤维的果肉。

  3. For maximum effect do the exercises every day .

    每天锻炼以取得最佳效果。

  4. What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay ?

    你最多能出多少钱?

  5. The amount of alcohol in his blood was triple the legal maximum .

    他血液中的酒精含量为法定最高限量的三倍。

  6. Assault carries a maximum penalty of seven years ' imprisonment .

    侵犯人身罪可判处最高七年的监禁。

  7. The July maximum was 30 ˚ C.

    七月的最高气温是30摄氏度。

  8. For maximum benefit , use your treatment every day .

    为了达到最佳效果,你每天都要接受治疗。

  9. Cars are for getting people from A to B in maximum safety .

    汽车用于将人们尽可能安全地从一地送往另一地。

  10. You have to develop your capabilities to the maximum .

    你必须尽你所能。

  11. China headed the table with maximum points .

    中国队以最高分位居榜首。

  12. We want the maximum number of people to attend to help us cover our costs .

    我们希望有尽量多的人参加,以帮我们平衡支出。

  13. It was achieved with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency .

    事情事半功倍地完成了。

  14. He sought to extract the maximum political advantage from the cut in interest rates

    他试图从降息中牟取最大的政治好处。

  15. The offences carry a maximum sentence of 10 years .

    这些罪行最高可判10年徒刑。

  16. To minimize collateral damage maximum precision in bombing was required .

    为了尽量减低附带性破坏,轰炸须做到最大程度的精确。

  17. We need an extra 6g a day maximum .

    我们一天最多还需要6克。

  18. Under planning law the maximum height for a fence or hedge is 2 metres

    规划法中规定,围栏或树篱最高为2米。

  19. The maximum penalty is up to 7 years imprisonment or an unlimited fine .

    最高处罚是最多7年监禁或者无上限罚款。

  20. Defrost the fridge regularly so that it works at maximum efficiency .

    定期给冰箱除霜,以便它能发挥其最高效率。

  21. £ 5,000 was a considerable sum in those days and particularly when set against the maximum wage .

    在当时5,000英镑是相当大的一笔数目,特别是和最高工资相比。

  22. Dry curly hair naturally for maximum curl and shine .

    让卷发自然变干,才能使头发卷最多,最有光泽。

  23. Both face maximum forfeitures of about $ 1.2 million .

    双方都面临最高120万美元左右的罚金。

  24. The French , I believe , restrict Japanese imports to a maximum of 3 per cent of their market .

    我认为,法国将把从日本的最高进口量限制在其市场总量的3%。

  25. The author extracts the maximum from every carefully-crafted scene in this witty tale .

    作者从这个妙趣横生的故事的每一个精心构思的情节中都摘录了尽可能多的内容。

  26. The rebels tunnelled out of a maximum security jail

    叛乱者挖地道逃离了戒备最为森严的监狱。

  27. Reaching a maximum height of 56cm the pygmy goat is essentially a pet .

    因为最高仅为56厘米,这种矮种山羊基本上作为宠物来养。

  28. The camera has a 32mm lens with a maximum aperture of f / 4.5 and a fixed shutter speed of 1 / 100sec .

    这架相机有一个32毫米的镜头,最大孔径为f/4.5,固定快门速度为1/100秒。

  29. The maximum number of marks for the subject is 100 .

    该科最高分数为百分。

  30. The car has a maximum speed of 120 kilometres an hour .

    这车全速每小时120公里。

后缀
e-

medium adj. 中等的

medi 中间 + -um 物

minimum n. 最小值,最少量,极小量

mini- 小 + -m- + -um 物

spectrum n.

spectr- 看 + -um 物

petroleum n. 石油

petr 石,岩石 + ole- 油 + -um 物

momentum n. 推进力

mom 移动 + -ment 行为或结果 + -um 物

  • 词语搭配

maximum与以下词性连用

n.

maximum charge

最高收费

maximum fine

最高罚金

maximum height

最大高度

maximum penalty

最高处罚

maximum rate

最大速率

maximum sentence

最高刑罚

maximum speed

最大速度

maximum benefit

最大利益

maximum efficiency

最高效率

maximum flexibility

最大灵活性