maximum

英 [ˈmæksɪməm]

美 [ˈmæksɪməm]

adj.  最高的; 最多的; 最大极限的
n.  最大量; 最大限度; 最高限度

复数：maxima　

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牛津词典

adj.

• 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
  1. the maximum speed/temperature/volume
     最快速度；最高气温；最大音量
  2. For maximum effect do the exercises every day.
     每天锻炼以取得最佳效果。
  3. a maximum security prison
     最高戒备等级的监狱

noun

• 最大量；最大限度；最高限度
  the greatest amount, size, speed, etc. that is possible, recorded or allowed
  1. a maximum of 30 children in a class
     每班至多30名学生
  2. 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。
  3. The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30˚C.
     七月的最高气温是30摄氏度。
  4. What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay?
     你最多能出多少钱？

柯林斯词典

• ADJ 最高的;最大的;最多的
  You usemaximumto describe an amount which is the largest that is possible, allowed, or required.
  1. 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. China headed the table with maximum points.
     中国队以最高分位居榜首。
  3. Maximumis also a noun.
     
  4. The law provides for a maximum of two years in prison...
     法律规定最高可处以两年监禁。
  5. Twelve hours is the minimum, sixty hours the maximum.
     12小时为下限，60小时为上限。
• ADJ (数量)极大的,极多的
  You usemaximumto indicate how great an amount is.
  1. ...the maximum amount of information...
     海量信息
  2. It was achieved with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency.
     事情事半功倍地完成了。
  3. ...a maximum security prison.
     密不透风的监狱
• ADV 最多;顶多;充其量
  If you say that something is a particular amountmaximum, you mean that this is the greatest amount it should be or could possibly be, although a smaller amount is acceptable or very possible.
  1. We need an extra 6g a day maximum.
     我们一天最多还需要6克。
• PHRASE 最大限度地;尽可能充分地;竭尽全力地
  If you say that someone does somethingto the maximum, you are emphasizing that they do it to the greatest degree possible.
  1. You have to develop your capabilities to the maximum.
     你必须尽你所能。

英英释义

noun

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

adj

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

双语例句

• 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。
• We need an extra 6g a day maximum.
  我们一天最多还需要6克。
• The offences carry a maximum sentence of 10 years.
  这些罪行最高可判10年徒刑。
• 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。
• The shoulder roll is at its maximum angle so that left arm adduction occurs on a stable base.
  肩部的旋转达到最大角度以便左臂内收在一个稳定的基底上。
• A partial solar ( lunar) eclipse goes through three phases: the first contact, the maximum phase, and the last contact.
  日（月）偏食时，有三个食相：初亏、食甚、复圆。
• 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。
• 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%。
• 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。
• 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。