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单词 ne plus ultra
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Definition of ne plus ultra in English:

ne plus ultra

noun ˌneɪ plʊs ˈʊltrɑː
the ne plus ultra
  • The perfect or most extreme example of its kind; the ultimate.

    顶点,极点;登峰造极,至高无上

    he became the ne plus ultra of bebop trombonists

    他成为博普爵士乐中长号演艺水平最高的人。

    Synonyms
    the last word, the ultimate example, the best example, the perfect example, the ultimate, the height, the acme, the zenith, the culmination, the epitome, the quintessence, perfection, the nonesuch
    French le dernier cri

Origin

Latin, literally 'not further beyond', the supposed inscription on the Pillars of Hercules prohibiting passage by ships.

Definition of ne plus ultra in US English:

ne plus ultra

noun
  • The perfect or most extreme example of its kind; the ultimate.

    顶点,极点;登峰造极,至高无上

    he became the ne plus ultra of bebop trombonists

    他成为博普爵士乐中长号演艺水平最高的人。

    Synonyms
    the last word, the ultimate example, the best example, the perfect example, the ultimate, the height, the acme, the zenith, the culmination, the epitome, the quintessence, perfection, the nonesuch

Origin

Latin, literally ‘not further beyond’, the supposed inscription on the Pillars of Hercules prohibiting passage by ships.

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