1 ADJ [ADJ n] 最后的；最终的 You use ultimate to describe the final result or aim of a long series of events. 最后的；最终的
SYN final, eventual, conclusive, last
2 ADJ [ADJ n] 最根本的；最基础的；最原始的 You use ultimate to describe the original source or cause of something. 最根本的；最基础的；最原始的
SYN fundamental, basic, primary, radical
3 ADJ [ADJ n] 最重要的；最强大的；至高的 You use ultimate to describe the most important or powerful thing of a particular kind. 最重要的；最强大的；至高的
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...the ultimate power of the central government.
中央政府的至高权力
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Of course, the ultimate authority remained the presidency.
当然，拥有最高权力者依然是总统。
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My experience as player, coach and manager has prepared me for this ultimate challenge.
当球员、教练和主教练的经历锻炼了我，使我能够应对这一终极挑战。
SYN supreme, highest, greatest, maximum
4 ADJ [ADJ n] 极端的；极度的；令人极其不快的 You use ultimate to describe the most extreme and unpleasant example of a particular thing. 极端的；极度的；令人极其不快的
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Being removed from his post during operations is the ultimate humiliation for a ship's captain.
在执行任务的过程中被免职，这对一位船长来说是莫大的耻辱。
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Treachery was the ultimate sin.
背叛是最不可饶恕的罪孽。
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Coleman lives in fear of the ultimate disgrace.
科尔曼整天担心会颜面尽失。
SYN worst, greatest, utmost, extreme
5 ADJ [ADJ n] 最好的；绝好的；极好的 You use ultimate to describe the best possible example of a particular thing. 最好的；绝好的；极好的
6 PHRASE 极致；极限；最高典范 The ultimate in something is the best or most advanced example of it. 极致；极限；最高典范
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Ballet is the ultimate in human movement.
芭蕾舞在人类的动作中可谓优雅至极。
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This hotel is the ultimate in luxury. [+ in]
该酒店极尽奢华。
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Working from home offers the ultimate in flexible life styles.
在家办公为人们提供了极其灵活的生活方式。
Word PartnershipWord Link
| Word Partnership | Use ultimate with: |
| N. | ultimate aim/goal/objective, ultimate outcome 1 ultimate authority, ultimate decision, ultimate power, ultimate weapon 3 ultimate experience 3 5 |
| Word Link | ultim ≈ end, last : penultimate, ultimate, ultimatum |
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