maximum
adj. 最高的; 極大的
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...
規劃法中規定,圍欄或樹籬最高為2米。
China headed the table with maximum points.
中國隊以最高分位居榜首。
You use maximum to indicate how great an amount is.
...the maximum amount of information...
海量資訊
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.
我們一天最多還需要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.
你必須盡你所能。
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.
限速每小時四十英里, 不要超過這個極限.
The journey was accomplished with a maximum of comfort and ease and a minimum of discomfort.
帶著最大限度的舒適和輕鬆結束了這一旅程,很少有什麼不舒適.
The maximum number of marks for the subject is 100.
該科最高分數為百分.
The Grand Canyon in the USA is 1900 metres deep and 25 kilometers wide at its maximum.
美國的大峽谷深1900米,最寬達25公里.
The maximum score on this test is 100.
這份考試的滿分為100分.