[ADJ 形容词]最高的;最大的;最多的 You use maximum to describe an amount which is the largest that is possible, allowed, or required.
[ADJ n]
[oft a N of amount]
Under planning law the maximum height for a fence or hedge is 2 metres...
规划法中规定,围栏或树篱最高为2米。
China headed the table with maximum points.
中国队以最高分位居榜首。
Maximum is also a noun.
The law provides for a maximum of two years in prison...
法律规定最高可处以两年监禁。
Twelve hours is the minimum, sixty hours the maximum.
12小时为下限,60小时为上限。
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[ADJ 形容词](数量)极大的,极多的 You use maximum to indicate how great an amount is.
[ADJ n]
...the maximum amount of information...
海量信息
It was achieved with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency.
事情事半功倍地完成了。
...a maximum security prison.
密不透风的监狱
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[ADV 副词]最多;顶多;充其量 If you say that something is a particular amount maximum, you mean that this is the greatest amount it should be or could possibly be, although a smaller amount is acceptable or very possible.
[amount ADV]
We need an extra 6g a day maximum.
我们一天最多还需要6克。
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[PHRASE 短语]最大限度地;尽可能充分地;竭尽全力地 If you say that someone does something to the maximum, you are emphasizing that they do it to the greatest degree possible.
[PHR after v]
[emphasis]
You have to develop your capabilities to the maximum.
你必须尽你所能。
Oxford
max·imum★AWL/ˈmæksɪməm; NAmEˈmæksɪməm/
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maximummaximamaximumsadjective★[only before noun ](abbr.max )as large, fast, etc. as is possible, or the most that is possible or allowed 最高的;最多的;最大极限的◆the maximum speed/temperature/volume最快速度;最高气温;最大体积◆For maximum effectdo the exercises every day. 每天锻炼以取得最佳效果。◆a maximum security prison最高戒备等级的监狱☞compare
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noun★[usually singular ](pluralmax·ima/ˈmæksɪmə; NAmEˈmæksɪmə/)(abbr.max )the greatest amount, size, speed, etc. that is possible, recorded or allowed 最大量;最大限度;最高限度◆a maximum of 30 children in a class每班至多 30 名学生◆The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum.这项工作将要求你最大限度地发挥你的技能。◆The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July)was 30°C. 七月的最高气温是 30 摄氏度。◆What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay?你最多能出多少钱?☞compare
maximummax‧i‧mum1 /ˈmæksəməm/ ●●●S3W2AWL adjective [only before noun]
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the maximum amount, quantity, speed etc is the largest that is possible or allowedOPP minimum: The car has a maximum speed of 120 mph. They made maximum use of the resources available. To get the maximum benefit, do the exercises slowly. Display the hologram under a strong light for maximum effect. The plant is operating at maximum capacity.maximum amount/number etc Work out the maximum amount you can afford to spend. The award will consist of a lump sum to a maximum value of $5,000.maximum sentence/penalty/fine etc She faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.
maximum1 adjective
maximum2 noun
maximummaximum2 ●●●S3W3AWL noun [countable]
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the largest number or amount that is possible or is allowedSYN minimummaximum of He faces a maximum of seven years in prison. The company will reimburse you up to a maximum of $1,000. We might have a third child, but that’s the absolute maximum.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesan absolute maximum· Entries are limited to an absolute maximum of 100 words.the statutory/legal maximum (=one set by law)· The legal maximum for election contributions was $1,000.the agreed/stipulated/recommended maximum (=one that is agreed between people)· A pregnant woman should drink no more than the recommended maximum of 4 units per week.verbshave a maximum· Each submarine will have a maximum of 128 warheads.reach a maximum· These sheep reach a maximum of 70 kg at adulthood.exceed a maximum· The fine must not exceed the statutory maximum.limit/restrict to a maximum· The amount you will have to pay is limited to 10% of the total.allow a maximum· To lose weight, allow yourself only 1,500 calories per day.
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maximum
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最大限度(49%),最高的(29%),最大量(8%),最大极限的(7%),最高点(7%)
n.[数] 极大,最大限度;最大量
adj.最高的;最多的;最大极限的
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