新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

ultimateIELTS重点词汇

英 [ˈʌltɪmət]

[ADJ]

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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。