maximum

['mæksiməm]

n.最大量, 最大限度, 最高点
adj.最高的, 最大极限的

n.

1. 最大量, 最大数, 最大限度[C][(+of)]

Our goal is to achieve the maximum of efficiency.

我们的目标是取得最高的效率。

2. 顶点; (法定的)最高极限; (公路行车的)最高速[the S][(+of)]

Drivers must not exceed a maximum of 55 miles an hour.

司机不得超过每小时五十五英里的最大时速。

3. 【数】极大值[C]

a.

最大的; 最多的; 最高的; 顶点的[Z][B]

The maximum speed of this car is 150 miles per hour.

这辆车的最大时速为一百五十英里。

词形变化

名词复数: maximums |

词义辨析

同义:

a.顶点的

largest  highest  greatest  uppermost  chief  

同义参见:

leading  ceiling  topmost  most  paramount  supreme  top  glory  

反义:

n.最大量; 最大限度

minimum  

反义参见:

average  

英英释义

名词 maximum:

the largest possible quantity

同义词：upper limit

the greatest possible degree

同义词：utmost, uttermost, level best

the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right

形容词 maximum:

the greatest or most complete or best possible

同义词：maximal

补充

maximummaximum英:[ˈmæksiməm] 美:[ˈmæksəməm]adj.1.最大值的, 最大量的What's the maximum amount of wine you're allowed to take through customs duty-free?海关准许携带酒类的最大免税限量是多少?What's your maximum distance ever walked?你最多走过多远?n.1.最大的量、体积、强度等This hall holds a maximum of seventy people.这厅最多能容纳七十人。

例句

1. Twelve hours is the minimum, sixty hours the maximum.最短12个小时, 最长60个小时。 2. Conscription should be limited to a maximum of six months.征兵时间应该限制在六个月以内。 3. The law provides for a maximum of two years in prison.法律规定最高可判处两年监禁。 4. You have to develop your capabilities to the maximum.你必须充分发挥你的能力。 5. It is harmful to push yourself to the maximum.把自己逼得太狠反倒不好。 6. It had a maximum speed of 30 knots.它的最高速度为30节。 7. The maximum speed is 100 km/h.最大限速为每小时100千米。 8. Under planning law the maximum height for a fence or hedge is 2 metres.规划法规定, 围栏或树篱最高２米。 9. The maximum number of universities you can apply for is six.你最多能申请六所大学。 10. It was achieved with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency.事情事半功倍地完成了。 11. The maximum penalty is five years in jail.最高可判处五年有期徒刑。 12. China headed the table with maximum points.中国队以最高分位居榜首。 13. We need an extra 6g a day maximum.我们每天最多需要再增加6克。 14. It will take six weeks maximum.最多需要六周。 15. the vehicle's maximum speed.该车的最高速度。 16. a maximum penalty of ten years' imprisonment.最高为10年监禁的处罚。 17. the maximum depth of the pool is 2 metres.水池的最大深度为2米。 18. the school takes a maximum of 32 pupils.该学校最多接收32个学生。 19. production levels are near their maximum.生产水平已接近最大限度。 20. an offence which carries a maximum of 14 years.最多判14年监禁的罪行。 21. it has a length of 4 feet maximum.其长度至多为4英尺。 22. The bus can carry a maximum of 40 people.这辆公共汽车最多可载40人。 23. That is the maximum we can afford.我们最多付得起这点钱。 24. Twenty years is the maximum.二十年是最长年限。 25. This security system gives you the maximum in protection.这个安全系统给你提供了最大限度的保护。 26. You may invite a maximum of 10 guests to the party.你最多可以邀请10位宾客参加派对。 27. You may stay for a maximum of two weeks.你最多可以停留两个星期。 28. She will serve a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 years in jail.她将至少服刑10年，最多20年。 29. He will receive the maximum (possible) punishment allowed by law.他将受到法律最严厉的惩罚。 30. She took some maximum-strength medicine for her headache.她服用了一些强力止痛药治疗她的头痛。 31. The maximum number of points scored in one game is 100.一场比赛的最高得分是100分。 32. shoes that are designed for maximum comfort为脚的最大舒适度而设计的鞋 33. What is the maximum occupancy of this room? [=what is the largest number of people who can legally be in this room at the same time?]这个房间最多可以同时容纳多少人？ 34. a maximum security prison [=a prison that does as much as possible to keep prisoners from escaping and watches them very closely]看管措施最为严格的监狱 35. She will serve 20 years maximum in jail. [=she will not serve more than 20 years in jail]她将在狱中最多服刑20年。