[ADJ 形容词]最后的;最终的 You use ultimate to describe the final result or aim of a long series of events.
[ADJ n]
He said it is still not possible to predict the ultimate outcome...
他说现在还无法预料最终的结局。
The ultimate aim is to expand the network further.
最终目的是为了进一步拓展该网络。
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[ADJ 形容词]最根本的;最基础的;最原始的 You use ultimate to describe the original source or cause of something.
[ADJ n]
Plants are the ultimate source of all foodstuffs...
植物是所有食物的最根本来源。
The ultimate cause of what's happened seems to have been the advertising campaign.
出事的最根本原因似乎在于那场广告宣传活动。
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[ADJ 形容词]最重要的;最强大的;至高的 You use ultimate to describe the most important or powerful thing of a particular kind.
[ADJ n]
...the ultimate power of the central government...
中央政府的至高权力
Of course, the ultimate authority remained the presidency...
当然,拥有最高权力者依然是总统。
My experience as player, coach and manager has prepared me for this ultimate challenge.
当球员、教练和主教练的经历锻炼了我,使我能够应对这一终极挑战。
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[ADJ 形容词]极端的;极度的;令人极其不快的 You use ultimate to describe the most extreme and unpleasant example of a particular thing.
[ADJ n]
Being removed from his post during operations is the ultimate humiliation for a ship's captain.
在执行任务的过程中被免职,这对一位船长来说是莫大的耻辱。
Treachery was the ultimate sin...
背叛是最不可饶恕的罪孽。
Coleman lives in fear of the ultimate disgrace.
科尔曼整天担心会颜面尽失。
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[ADJ 形容词]最好的;绝好的;极好的 You use ultimate to describe the best possible example of a particular thing.
[ADJ n]
He is the ultimate English gentleman...
他是最最典型的英国绅士。
Caviar and oysters on ice are generally considered the ultimate luxury foods.
一般认为,鱼子酱和冰镇牡蛎是顶级美味。
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[PHRASE 短语]极致;极限;最高典范The ultimate in something is the best or most advanced example of it.
[PHR n/-ing]
Ballet is the ultimate in human movement...
芭蕾舞在人类的动作中可谓优雅至极。
This hotel is the ultimate in luxury...
该酒店极尽奢华。
Working from home offers the ultimate in flexible life styles.
在家办公为人们提供了极其灵活的生活方式。
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ul·tim·ate★AWL/ˈʌltɪmət; NAmEˈʌltɪmət/
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ultimateultimatesadjective★[only before noun ]1★happening at the end of a long process 最后的;最终的;终极的SYN
final
◆our ultimate goal/aim/objective/target我们最终的目的╱目标◆We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens.无论出什么事情,我们愿承担全部责任。◆The ultimate decision lies with the parents.最后的决定权握在父母手中。2★most extreme; best, worst, greatest, most important, etc. 极端的;最好(或坏、伟大、重要等)的◆This race will be the ultimate test of your skill.这次竞赛将是对你的技能的最大考验。◆Silk sheets are the ultimate luxury.丝绸床单乃是极度的奢侈品。3from which sth originally comes 根本的;基本的;基础性的SYN
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fundamental
◆the ultimate truths of philosophy and science哲学与科学的终极原理noun[singular ]the ultimatein sth ( informal) the best, most advanced, greatest, etc. of its kind 最好(或先进、伟大等)的事物;极品;精华◆the ultimate in modern design现代设计的最高代表ul·tim·ate/ˈʌltɪmət; NAmEˈʌltɪmət/
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ultimateul‧ti‧mate1 /ˈʌltəmət/ ●●○W3AWL adjective [only before noun]
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1someone’s ultimate aim is their main and most important aim, that they hope to achieve in the futureSYN finalultimate goal/aim/objective etc Complete disarmament was the ultimate goal of the conference. Our ultimate objective is to have as many female members of parliament as there are male.2the ultimate result of a long process is what happens at the end of it: The ultimate outcome of the experiment cannot be predicted. The ultimate fate of the tribe was even sadder. the ultimate failure of the project3if you have ultimate responsibility for something, you are the person who must make the important final decisions about it: The ultimate responsibility for policy lies with the president. The ultimate decision rests with the Public Health Service.4better, bigger, worse etc than all other things or people of the same kind: The Rolling Stones are the ultimate rock and roll band. The female nude is surely the ultimate test of artistic skill.
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the ultimate in something the best or most modern example of something: The plane was the ultimate in air technology in the '60s. Guy’s home is the ultimate in luxury.
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