ultimate

['ʌltimit]

adj.根本的, 极限的, 最后的, 终极的
n.终极, 极品, 根本

a.[Z][B]

1. 最后的, 最终的

After many defeats, the war ended for us in ultimate victory.

经过多次失败, 战争以我们的最终胜利而结束。

2. 基本的, 根本的; 最初的, 最早的

Hard work is the ultimate source of success.

努力工作是成功之本。

3. 【口】最大的, 极限的

He gave his life and thereby paid the ultimate price.

他牺牲了生命, 从而付出了最大的代价。

n.

1. 最终的事物, 终极, 结局; 极限; 顶点[the S][(+in)]

This car is the ultimate in luxury.

这是最豪华的汽车。

2. 基本原则[C]

The denial of these ultimates results in mass selfishness.

否定这些基本原则会导致普遍的自私。

词形变化

名词复数：ultimates

词义辨析

同义:

a.最后的, 最终的

last  final  terminal  conclusive  eventual  

同义参见:

definitive  last  pink  objective  

反义:

a.最后的; 最终的

proximate  

英英释义

名词 ultimate:

the finest or most superior quality of its kind

形容词 ultimate:

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

being the last or concluding element of a series

补充

ultimateultimate英:[ˈʌltimit] 美:[ˈʌltəmɪt]adj.1.最后的, 最终的What was his ultimate goal?他的最终目标是什么?2.基本的, 根本的The sun is the ultimate store of power.太阳是能量之本。3.最大的, 极限程度的The ultimate luxury of the trip was flying in Concorde.这一行程中最大的享受就是乘坐协和式飞机。

例句

1. Peterson must bear ultimate responsibility for what happened.彼得森必须为所发生的事承担最终责任。 2. It is still not possible to predict the ultimate outcome.现在还无法预测最终的结果。 3. Our ultimate goal is to rid the streets of drugs.我们的最终目标是清除街头毒品。 4. He will not be deflected from his ultimate objective.他不会受别人影响偏离自己的最终目标。 5. Plants are the ultimate source of all foodstuffs.植物是所有食物的根本来源。 6. The ultimate cause of what's happened has been the advertising campaign.事情发生的根本原因在于那场广告宣传活动。 7. the ultimate power of the central government中央政府的至高权力 8. It was the ultimate adventure.这是一次终极冒险。 9. My experience has prepared me for this ultimate challenge.我的经验已经帮我做好迎接这个终极挑战的准备。 10. Christmas is the ultimate endurance test.圣诞节是对耐力的终极考验。 11. 'Sissy' is the ultimate insult for boys.“娘娘腔”是对男孩子最大的侮辱。 12. Genocide is the ultimate abuse of human rights.种族灭绝是对人权的极端践踏。 13. Treachery was the ultimate sin.背叛是最不可饶恕的罪孽。 14. Coleman lives in fear of the ultimate disgrace.科尔曼整日惶恐不安, 生怕名誉扫地。 15. He is the ultimate English gentleman.他是英国绅士的典范。 16. Caviar is considered the ultimate luxury food.鱼子酱被认为是顶级奢侈美味。 17. Ballet is the ultimate in human movement.芭蕾舞是人体动作的极致。 18. This hotel is the ultimate in luxury.这家酒店极尽奢华。 19. Working from home offers the ultimate in flexible life styles.在家办公为人们提供了灵活至极的生活方式。 20. their ultimate aim was to force his resignation.他们的最终目的是迫使他辞职。 21. the ultimate accolade.至高无上的赞赏。 22. the ultimate constituents of anything that exists are atoms.任何物体最根本的构成要素是原子。 23. the ultimate in decorative luxury.豪华装饰的极点。 24. Our ultimate goal is complete independence.我们的最终目标是完全独立。 25. This new car is the ultimate in comfort.这辆新车提供最舒适的享受。 26. Their ultimate [=final] destination was Paris.他们的最终目的地是巴黎。 27. "What was the ultimate [=final, eventual] outcome/result?"最终结局/结果是什么？ 28. Their ultimate fate has not yet been decided.他们的最终命运尚未决定。 29. I never doubted their ultimate success. [=I never doubted that they would eventually succeed]我从未怀疑过他们最终会成功。 30. The president has ultimate [=final] authority/control/responsibility over the decision.总裁对决定具有最终的裁定权/控制权/责任。 31. Our ultimate aim/goal/purpose is to increase production.我们的最终目标是增加产量。 32. He says that dying for your country is the ultimate act of patriotism.他说为国捐躯是最高境界的爱国主义行为。 33. the ultimate expression of love爱的终极表白 34. the ultimate betrayal/challenge终极背叛/挑战 35. He was the ultimate hero.他是终极英雄。 36. They traced the river back to its ultimate source.他们追寻到了那条河的源头。 37. Lack of money is the ultimate cause of our problems.缺少资金是引发我们问题的根本原因。 38. the ultimate [=farthest] reaches of the universe宇宙的极限 39. This car is the ultimate in safety. [=this car is as safe as a car can be]这辆车的安全性能无与伦比。 40. They provide their customers with the ultimate in service. [=with the best possible service]他们为顾客提供最佳服务。