maximum
/ˈmæksəməm/
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n./adj. 最大量；最高的
- The maximum number of players on each team is ten. 每隊最多十個球員。
其他意思
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n. 極點, 最大量, 極大
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adj. 最高的, 最大的, 最大極限的
You use maximum to describe an amount which is the largest that is possible, allowed, or required.
- Under planning law the maximum height for a fence or hedge is 2 metres
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adv.
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.
- We need an extra 6g a day maximum.
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詞組搭配
- the maximum speed 最高速度
- at the maximum 最多
- a maximum of sth 最多若干
字根
magn, maj, max 大的
max + imum大的 + 最高級