请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 pessimum
释义

Definition of pessimum in English:

pessimum

noun ˈpɛsɪməm
  • The worst or least favourable condition, value, or amount. Opposed to optimum.

adjective ˈpɛsɪməm
  • Worst, least favourable, especially under a particular set of circumstances.

Origin

Early 19th century. From classical Latin pessimum lowest quality, worst condition, greatest detriment, use as noun of neuter of pessimus worst from the same base as pēior worse + -imus, extended form of suffix forming superlatives. Compare German Pessimum, noun.

Definition of pessimum in US English:

pessimum

nounˈpɛsɪməm
  • The worst or least favourable condition, value, or amount. Opposed to optimum.

adjectiveˈpɛsɪməm
  • Worst, least favourable, especially under a particular set of circumstances.

Origin

Early 19th century. From classical Latin pessimum lowest quality, worst condition, greatest detriment, use as noun of neuter of pessimus worst from the same base as pēior worse + -imus, extended form of suffix forming superlatives. Compare German Pessimum, noun.

随便看

 

英汉双解词典包含464360条英汉词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/9/21 15:28:03