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| /ˈʌltɪmət/ |
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| 1 | happening at the end of a process or activity 最终的；最后的 |
| The incident affected the ultimate outcome of the war. 这一事件影响了战争的最终结局。 |
| ultimate goal/aim/objective Independence remains their ultimate political goal. 独立仍是他们最终的政治目标。 |
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| 2 | if you have something such as ultimate power or responsibility , you have more power or responsibility than anyone else 首要的；决定性的 |
| Parents must have ultimate responsibility for their children’ s safety. 父母必须对孩子的安全负首要责任。 |
| The ultimate decision must be made by the Chief Constable himself. 最后的决定必须由警察局长本人来作。 |
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| 3 | as good or as bad as possible 极限的；绝顶的 |
| They suffered the ultimate humiliation of defeat by their oldest enemies. 他们被最老的对手击败了，这是奇耻大辱。 |
| The house provides the ultimate luxury retreat. 这栋房子是最奢侈的修养所。 |
| | 3a | used about something that is better , more extreme , or more important than all others 最好的；极端的；最重要的 | | The threat of strike action was their ultimate weapon in talks with management. 以罢工相威胁是他们与资方谈判的最好武器。 | |
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| 4 | relating to the origins or basic form of something 根本的；基本的 |
| PHRASE |
| - | make the ultimate sacrifice
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| to die fighting for something or trying to achieve something |
| 牺牲生命；付出生命的代价 |
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