maximum
UK/'mæksɪməm/US/'mæksimәn/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The greatest amount, degree, or value that is possible or allowed.
最大值；最大限度。
adj.
Being the greatest possible in amount, size, or degree.
最大的；最高的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedStraight from Latin maximus, the superlative of magnus (great) — 'the greatest.' English borrowed it almost unchanged, keeping even the Latin -um ending. maximum sits at the top of the maj-ladder; its built-in opposite is minimum.
Root maj still carries 25 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.a maximum of最多……
- 2.reach a maximum达到最大值
- 3.maximum capacity最大容量
- 4.maximum speed最高速度
- 5.to the maximum到最大限度
Example Sentences
- 1.
The maximum speed on this road is 60 miles per hour.
- 2.
Each guest may bring a maximum of two children.
- 3.
We want maximum efficiency with minimum waste.