extremity
UK/ik'stremiti/US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
n.
The furthest point or limit of something; a hand or foot; a situation of great difficulty or danger
极端，末端；手足；绝境，困境
Root Breakdown
Native Englishextremother
+
itystate, quality, condition
=extremity
Example Sentences
- 1.
The mountaineer found himself in an extremity when his equipment failed at high altitude.
- 2.
The storm pushed the rescue mission to its extremity, testing every limit.