新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

ultimate

英  [ˈʌltɪmət]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1最终的

    You use ultimate to describe the final result or aim of a long series of events.

    近义词

    eventual , final

    双语例句

    例:

    He said it is still not possible to predict the ultimate outcome.

    他说现在还无法预测最终的结果。

    例:

    The ultimate aim is to expand the network further.

    最终目标是进一步扩展该网络。

    2最终的 , 根本的

    You use ultimate to describe the original source or cause of something.

    近义词

    fundamental

    双语例句

    例:

    Plants are the ultimate source of all foodstuffs.

    植物是所有食物的最终来源。

    3终极的(指最重要或最强大的)

    You use ultimate to describe the most important or powerful thing of a particular kind.

    近义词

    most important , highest

    双语例句

    例:

    My experience as player, coach and manager has prepared me for this ultimate challenge.

    做球员、教练和球队经纪人的经历锻炼了我,使我能够应对这一终极挑战。

    例:

    the ultimate power of the central government.

    中央政府的终极权力。

    例:

    Of course, the ultimate authority remained the presidency.

    当然,总统拥有最高权威。

    4终极的(指最极端、最恶劣的)

    You use ultimate to describe the most extreme and unpleasant example of a particular thing.

    双语例句

    例:

    Bringing back the death penalty would be the ultimate abuse of human rights.

    恢复死刑将是对人权最极端、最恶劣的践踏。

    例:

    Treachery was the ultimate sin.

    背叛曾是弥天大罪。

    5终极的(指最好的)

    You use ultimate to describe the best possible example of a particular thing.

    近义词

    definitive

    双语例句

    例:

    Experience the ultimate adventure!

    去体验最刺激的冒险吧!

    PHRASE. 习语
  • the ultimate in

    1极致 , 最佳典范

    The ultimate in something is the best or most advanced example of it.

    双语例句

    例:

    Ballet is the ultimate in human movement.

    芭蕾舞是人类动作的至美。

    例:

    This hotel is the ultimate in luxury.

    这家酒店为豪华之典范。