1 maximum /ˈmæksəməm/ noun plural maximums or technical maxima /-əmə/ /ˈmæksəmə/ plural maximums or technical maxima /-əmə/ /ˈmæksəmə/ Learner's definition of MAXIMUM
[count]
: the highest number or amount that is possible or allowed最大量；最大限度；最大程度 —
usually singular通常用单数 —
often + of -
You may invite a maximum of 10 guests to the party.你最多可以邀请10位宾客参加派对。
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You may stay for a maximum of two weeks.你最多可以停留两个星期。
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She will serve a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 years in jail.她将至少服刑10年，最多20年。
— opposite minimum 2 maximum /ˈmæksəməm/ adjective
2 maximum
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adjective
Learner's definition of MAXIMUM
always used before a noun
: greatest possible in amount or degree最大限度的；最大量的 -
He will receive the maximum (possible) punishment allowed by law.他将受到法律最严厉的惩罚。
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She took some maximum-strength medicine for her headache.她服用了一些强力止痛药治疗她的头痛。
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The maximum number of points scored in one game is 100.一场比赛的最高得分是100分。
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shoes that are designed for maximum comfort为脚的最大舒适度而设计的鞋
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What is the maximum occupancy of this room? [=what is the largest number of people who can legally be in this room at the same time?]这个房间最多可以同时容纳多少人？
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a maximum security prison [=a prison that does as much as possible to keep prisoners from escaping and watches them very closely]看管措施最为严格的监狱
— opposite minimum 3 maximum /ˈmæksəməm/ adverb
3 maximum
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adverb
Learner's definition of MAXIMUM