单词 | ultimate |
释义 | ultimate (ʌltɪmət ) 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use ultimate to describe the final result or aim of a long series of events. He said it is still not possible to predict the ultimate outcome. The ultimate aim is to expand the network further. Synonyms: final, eventual, conclusive, last 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 You use ultimate to describe the original source or cause of something. Plants are the ultimate source of all foodstuffs. The ultimate cause of what's happened seems to have been the advertising campaign. Synonyms: fundamental, basic, primary, radical 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 You use ultimate to describe the most important or powerful thing of a particular kind. ...the ultimate power of the central government. Of course, the ultimate authority remained the presidency. My experience as player, coach and manager has prepared me for this ultimate challenge. Synonyms: supreme, highest, greatest, maximum 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use ultimate to describe the most extreme and unpleasant example of a particular thing. Bringing back the death penalty would be the ultimate abuse of human rights. Treachery was the ultimate sin. Coleman lives in fear of the ultimate disgrace. Synonyms: worst, greatest, utmost, extreme 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 You use ultimate to describe the best possible example of a particular thing. He is the ultimate English gentleman. Caviar and oysters on ice are generally considered the ultimate luxury foods. 6. the ultimate in phrase The ultimate in something is the best or most advanced example of it. Ballet is the ultimate in human movement. This hotel is the ultimate in luxury. [+ in] Working from home offers the ultimate in flexible life styles. Collocations: ultimate cause Or was the scale of the occasion the ultimate cause of the mistake? Times, Sunday Times Both study evidence, look for clues, reconstruct histories, and seek to establish an ultimate cause. Times, Sunday Times These were the ultimate cause of its disintegration. Times, Sunday Times But the ultimate cause was different. Times, Sunday Times Therefore, this meteor was not the proximate but the ultimate cause of dinosaur extinction. Times, Sunday Times From seemingly sterile situations they succeeded in converting virtually imperceptible advantages to ultimate victory. Times, Sunday Times You fight from a position of ultimate victory. Christianity Today That represented a 13-imp gain for their team, on their way to ultimate victory. Times, Sunday Times Ultimate victory over them cannot be secured militarily. Times, Sunday Times Yet despite this, the forces of modernity should be confident of ultimate victory. Times, Sunday Times One-on-ones are a whole new ballgame - with skill and tactical nous the ultimate winner. The Sun That contains a life-changing 200,000 first prize for the ultimate winner. The Sun Despite all the shenanigans, the ultimate winner will be decided not by the popular vote but by a panel of judges next month. Times, Sunday Times You will then get the chance to vote for the ultimate winner. The Sun They are words of ultimate wisdom from an ultimate winner. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 最终的 Japanese: 最終的な |
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