1 extreme /ɪkˈstriːm/ adjective Learner's definition of EXTREME
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: very great in degree极大的；极度的 -
The plant is sensitive to extreme heat and cold.这种植物对酷热和严寒非常敏感。
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They are living in extreme poverty.他们过着极度贫穷的生活。
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If you have to go out in the storm, use extreme caution. [=be very careful]如果你必须在暴风雨天出门，得特别小心。
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Extreme accuracy is required.需要极高的精准度。
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extreme old age老极了
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[more extreme; most extreme] : very serious or severe严格的；严重的；严厉的 -
She went on an extreme diet.她实行严格节食。
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Many thought that the punishment was too extreme for the crime.很多人认为对那条罪行的处罚过重。
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extreme weather conditions极端天气状况
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This situation calls for extreme [=drastic] measures.这种情况需要采取严厉措施。
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The plan was rejected as too extreme.这一计划被认为过于极端而遭否决。
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This is an extreme example of what can happen when a company grows too quickly.这是关于公司过快发展会带来的后果的极端例子。
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[more extreme; most extreme] : very far from agreeing with the opinions of most people : not moderate极端的；偏激的 4
always used before a noun : in the farthest possible position最远的；尽头的；末端的 -
In the photo, she is at/on the extreme right/left. [=she is in the position that is farthest to the right/left]照片中，她在最右/左边。
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The city is in the extreme northern part of the state.这座城市位于这个州的最北端。
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a : unusual and dangerous极限的 b always used before a noun,
US : involved in an unusually dangerous sport : competing in an extreme sport从事极限运动的
go to extreme lengths
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It is extremely [=very] hot/cold in here.这地方热/冷得很。
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She is extremely generous.她非常慷慨。
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The story has an extremely complicated plot.这个故事情节非常复杂。
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It is extremely [=highly, very] unlikely that we will know anyone there.我们基本不可能认识那里的人。
2 extreme /ɪkˈstriːm/ noun
plural extremes
2 extreme
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plural extremes
Learner's definition of EXTREME
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: either one of two opposite conditions, feelings, positions, etc., that are thought of as being far from what is normal or reasonable完全相反的事物，极端的事物（如条件、感情、位置等） -
After spending lavishly for years, the company has now gone to the opposite/other extreme and has cut expenses drastically.铺张浪费数年后，这家公司走向了另一个极端，大幅度削减开支。
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His mood changed/swung from one extreme to the other.他的情绪从一个极端转向另一个极端。
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experiencing extremes of emotion经历极端情绪
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The temperature in the desert ranges between extremes of heat and cold.沙漠气温很极端，要么酷热，要么严寒。
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Their political views represent the extremes within the party.他们的政治观点代表了党内的极端看法。
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There are people at both extremes within the party.党内极左极右派都有。
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: an amount or degree that is far beyond what is normal or reasonable极端；极度 -
The movie changes the story to such an extreme [=changes it so much] that it's hardly recognizable.这部电影将原故事改编得面目全非。
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They are being pushed/driven to ridiculous extremes. [=being forced to do much more than seems reasonable]他们正被迫做大量的工作，多到匪夷所思的地步。
◊ If you carry/take (something) to extremes or go to extremes, you do much more than most people would consider reasonable or normal.走极端；采取极端手段
in the extreme
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: to the greatest possible degree极度；极端；非常 —
used to make a statement more forceful用于加强语气