extreme

• 形容某事物在程度、强度或严重性上非常强或达到最大限度；也指极端的、偏激的。

Describes something that is very great in degree, intensity, or severity.

1. Very great in degreeB1formal

   Reaching a high or the highest degree; very severe or intense.

   极端的

   • The region is experiencing extreme weather conditions.
   • She felt extreme pain after the injury.
   • Extreme poverty is a major issue in some countries.

   同义词acutedesperatediredrasticexcessiveextravagantintenseprofoundradicalsevere

   反义词gentlemildmoderateslighttemperate

2. Far from moderateB2formal

   Exceeding the usual limits; not moderate or average.

   极端的

   • His political views are considered extreme by many.
   • They took extreme measures to ensure safety.
   • The athlete engages in extreme sports like skydiving.

   同义词drasticexcessiveexorbitantextravagantimmoderateinordinateradicalsevereundueunreasonable

   反义词gentlemildmoderatereasonabletemperate

3. Utmost or farthestB2formal

   Located at the very end or edge of something; farthest possible.

   极端的

   • They live in the extreme north of the country.
   • The ship sailed to the extreme limits of the ocean.
   • The extreme edge of the cliff is dangerous.

   同义词terminalultimateuttermost

   反义词centralintermediatemiddlenear

• 名词，指某事物的最高或最强烈的程度，或范围最远的一端。

A noun referring to the highest or most intense degree of something, or a point at the farthest end of a range.

1. The highest degreeB2formal

   The furthest or highest degree of something; a point beyond which something cannot go.

   极端

   • The temperature reached an extreme of 45 degrees Celsius.
   • His emotions swung from one extreme to the other.
   • The policy represents an extreme of government intervention.

   同义词acmeapexclimaxculminationextremityheightlimitmaximumpeakpinnacleultimateutmost

2. Opposite endB2formal

   One of two opposite or contrasting positions, conditions, or states.

   极端

   • She tends to go from one extreme to the other in her opinions.
   • The political spectrum ranges from the far left to the far right extreme.
   • In terms of weather, we experience both extremes here.

   同义词boundendextremitylimitpole