maximum
adj. 最高的; 极大的
adv. 最多
n. 最大量
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...
规划法中规定,围栏或树篱最高为2米。
China headed the table with maximum points.
中国队以最高分位居榜首。
You use maximum to indicate how great an amount is.
...the maximum amount of information...
海量信息
It was achieved with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency.
事情事半功倍地完成了。
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.
我们一天最多还需要6克。
If you say that someone does something to the maximum, you are emphasizing that they do it to the greatest degree possible.
You have to develop your capabilities to the maximum.
你必须尽你所能。
1. the largest possible quantity
2. the greatest possible degree;
3. the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right
1. the greatest or most complete or best possible;
The speed limit is 40 miles an hour. Don't exceed this maximum.
限速每小时四十英里, 不要超过这个极限.
The journey was accomplished with a maximum of comfort and ease and a minimum of discomfort.
带着最大限度的舒适和轻松结束了这一旅程,很少有什么不舒适.
The maximum number of marks for the subject is 100.
该科最高分数为百分.
The Grand Canyon in the USA is 1900 metres deep and 25 kilometers wide at its maximum.
美国的大峡谷深1900米,最宽达25公里.
The maximum score on this test is 100.
这份考试的满分为100分.