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单词 maximum
释义 maximum

maximum /ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/

adjective
B1 being the largest amount or number allowed or possible: » maximum speed/effort/temperature» The bomb was designed to cause the maximum amount of damage.Thesaurus+: ↑Maximum and minimum
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Extra Examples:» The judge made an example of him and gave him the maximum possible sentence.» The maximum penalty for the offence is a $1000 fine.» The maximum load for this elevator is eight persons.» With this insurance policy there is a maximum payout of £2500.» The pillars, which are outside the building, are so placed in order to provide the maximum space inside.
noun [C usually singular] (PLURAL maxima or maximums)
B1 the largest amount allowed or possible: » The temperature will reach a maximum of 27°C today. COMPARE MINIMUM(Cf. ↑minimum) nounThesaurus+: ↑Maximum and minimum
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Extra Examples:» Panellists on the Arts Review Board serve for a maximum of three years.» We drove at 60 miles per hour, which is the maximum allowed.» We can accommodate a maximum of 20 people.» You can spend a maximum of £100.» I had four drinks, which was the maximum allowed.
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