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max·i·mum adverb /ˈmæksɪməm/ /ˈmæksɪməm/ - used after amounts to show that the amount is the highest possible用在金额之后，表示金额可能是最高的
- The table has a length of four feet maximum.桌子的最大长度为四英尺。
opposite minimum
max·i·mum adjective OPAL WOPAL S /ˈmæksɪməm/ /ˈmæksɪməm/ [only before noun] (abbreviation max) - as large, fast, etc. as is possible, or the most that is possible or allowed最高的；最多的；最大极限的
- the maximum amount/number of something最大数量／数目
- Turn it right up to the maximum volume.把它直接开到最大音量。
- The trains travel at a maximum speed of 100 mph.火车最高行驶速度为 100 英里/小时。
- It was the highest maximum temperature ever recorded in the region.这是该地区有记录以来的最高气温。
- For maximum effect do the exercises every day.每天锻炼以取得最佳效果。
- The offence carries a maximum prison sentence of ten years.该罪最高可判处十年监禁。
- a maximum security prison最高戒备等级的监狱
opposite minimumExtra Examples- It's designed to appeal to the maximum number of people.它旨在吸引最大数量的人。
- The maximum penalty for cigarette smuggling is five years.走私香烟最高可判处五年有期徒刑。
- The building is designed to let in the maximum amount of natural light.该建筑的设计旨在让最大量的自然光进入。
Topics Maths and measurementb2Oxford Collocations DictionaryMaximum is used with these nouns: Word Originmid 17th cent. (as a noun): from modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of the Latin adjective maximus, superlative of magnus ‘great’. The adjectival use dates from the early 19th cent.
max·i·mum noun OPAL WOPAL S /ˈmæksɪməm/ /ˈmæksɪməm/ [usually singular] (plural maxima /ˈmæksɪmə/ /ˈmæksɪmə/ ) (abbreviation max) - the greatest amount, size, speed, etc. that is possible, recorded or allowed最大量；最大限度；最高限度
- a maximum of 30 children in a class每班至多 30 名学生
- The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30°C.七月的最高气温是 30 摄氏度。
- What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay?你最多能出多少钱？
- to the maximum The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum.这项工作将要求你最大限度地发挥你的技能。
- at the maximum a drive of four hours at the maximum驾车最多 4 小时的路程
Extra Examples- Do not exceed the recommended maximum of three tablets a day.不要超过建议的每天3 片的最大服药量。
- The amount you have to pay will be limited to a maximum of £500.你需要支付的金额最多不超过 500 英镑。
- You can claim the allowance for a maximum of six months.你最多可申请 6 个月的补贴。
- They fined her the maximum possible for the offence.他们对她处以这一罪名最高额的罚款。
- He faces a maximum of 25 years in prison.他面临最高 25 年监禁。
Topics Maths and measurementb2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- absolute
- agreed
- recommended
- …
verb + maximumpreposition- above (the) maximum
- below (the) maximum
- at (the) maximum
- …
phrases compare minimumWord Originmid 17th cent. (as a noun): from modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of the Latin adjective maximus, superlative of magnus ‘great’. The adjectival use dates from the early 19th cent.
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