supreme
UK/sju'pri:m/US
IELTSTOEFLGREA1
Definitions
adj.
Highest in rank, power, or authority.
至高的，最高的（地位、权力）。
adj.
Greatest possible in degree.
极度的，无上的（程度）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derived=supreme
From Latin suprēmus, 'highest,' the superlative of superus ('above') — the same 'highest' family as summus. So supreme literally means 'the very topmost': supreme court (the highest court), supreme commander (the top officer), supreme effort (the utmost). Belongs to the summus/super 'highest' branch, a look-alike of sūmere 'take.'
Root sum still carries 17 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.supreme court最高法院
- 2.supreme power最高权力
- 3.supreme commander最高指挥官
- 4.supreme effort最大努力
Example Sentences
- 1.
The Supreme Court will hear the case next month.
- 2.
She made a supreme effort to finish the marathon.