supreme

• 指在地位、权力、权威或质量上最高的、至高无上的；也可指程度或品质达到极点的、最优的。

Describes something that is the highest in rank, authority, quality, or degree.

1. Highest in rank or authorityB2formal

   Having the highest position, power, or authority.

   最高

   • The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the country.
   • He holds supreme command over the military forces.
   • The queen was the supreme ruler of the kingdom.

   同义词absolutechiefparamountpreeminentprincipalrulingsovereigntopultimate

   反义词inferiorminorsubordinate

2. Greatest in quality or degreeB2formal

   Of the highest quality, degree, or importance.

   最高的

   • This is a matter of supreme importance.
   • She showed supreme courage in the face of danger.
   • The chef prepared a dish of supreme excellence.

   同义词consummateparamountpreeminentultimateunsurpassedutmost

   反义词inferiorleastminorsecondarysubordinateworst

3. C1formal

   Being the ultimate or final stage of something.

   至高无上的

   • The supreme sacrifice was made for the country.
   • He achieved the supreme goal of his career.
   • The supreme moment of the ceremony was the crowning.

   同义词finallastterminalultimate

   反义词firstinitialpreliminaryprimary