peak

• 名词，指山峰或山丘的尖顶，也指某事物的最高点、最高水平或最大值。

A noun referring to the pointed top of a mountain or hill, or the highest point, level, or maximum of something.

1. Mountain topA2formal

   The pointed top of a mountain or hill.

   山顶

   • The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.
   • From the peak, you can see the entire valley.
   • Snow covers the peak all year round.

   同义词apexcrestcrownheightpinnaclesummittop

   反义词basebottomfoot

2. Highest pointB1formal

   The highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of something.

   顶峰

   • The athlete is at the peak of her career.
   • Traffic reaches its peak during rush hour.
   • The company's profits hit a peak last quarter.

   同义词acmeapexapogeeclimaxcrestculminationheighthigh pointpinnaclesummittopzenith

   反义词basebottomlowminimumnadirtrough

3. Pointed endB2formal

   A pointed or projecting part of something.

   尖端

   • The roof has a sharp peak.
   • The cap has a small peak at the front.
   • The peaks of the waves were white with foam.

   同义词apexcusppointprojectionprongprotuberancespiketinetip

   反义词basebottomfoot

• 动词，表示达到最高点或最高水平，如强度、表现或数量达到顶峰。

A verb used to indicate reaching the highest point or maximum level of something, such as intensity, performance, or quantity.

1. Reach maximum pointB2formal

   To reach the highest point, level, or intensity.

   达到顶峰

   • The athlete peaked during the final race of the season.
   • Sales peaked in December before the holiday rush.
   • His career peaked when he won the prestigious award.

   同义词climaxculminatetop out

   反义词bottomdeclinedropnadirplungetrough

2. Become pointed or sharpC1formal

   To form or rise into a peak or point.

   变尖

   • The mountain peaks sharply against the skyline.
   • The graph peaks at the center of the data set.
   • Her voice peaked with excitement as she told the story.

   同义词pointtaper