maximum

• 表示数量、尺寸或程度等达到最大可能的；最高的、极限的。

Describes the greatest possible amount, size, or degree of something.

1. Greatest possibleB1formal

   Being the largest or highest possible in amount, size, or degree.

   最大的

   • The maximum speed limit on this road is 60 miles per hour.
   • We need to achieve maximum efficiency in our production.
   • The maximum capacity of the hall is 500 people.

   同义词extrememaximalpeaksupremetoputmost

   反义词leastminimalminimum

2. Utmost or extremeB2formal

   Reaching the highest level or degree.

   最大的

   • She put in maximum effort to win the competition.
   • The project requires maximum concentration from the team.
   • He showed maximum respect for his elders.

   同义词extrememaximalpeaksupremetopultimateutmostuttermost

   反义词leastminimalminimum

• 名词，表示某物所能达到或允许的最高数量、程度或限度。也可指物体能达到的最大值或上限。

A noun referring to the greatest possible amount, size, or degree that something can reach or be allowed to reach.

1. Greatest possible amountB1formal

   The highest amount, value, or degree that is possible or allowed.

   最大值

   • The maximum for this exam is 100 points.
   • The temperature reached a maximum of 35 degrees today.
   • We need to stay within the maximum budget allowed.

   同义词capceilingextremelimitpeakpinnacletopupper limitutmost

   反义词leastminimummodicum

2. Upper limitB1formal

   The largest number or quantity that something can reach.

   最大值

   • The speed limit is the maximum you can drive on this road.
   • The maximum capacity of the hall is 500 people.
   • He pushed the engine to its maximum.

   同义词capceilingextremitylimitpeaktopupper limitutmost

   反义词minimum