maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ You use maximum to describe an amount which is the largest that is possible, allowed, or required. 最大的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  Under planning law the maximum height for a fence or hedge is 6 feet.

  根据规划法，栅栏或树篱的最高高度为6英尺。

• 2. 

  N-SING Maximum is also a noun. 最大值

  例：

  The law provides for a maximum of two years in prison.

  法律规定监禁最长两年。

• 3. 

  ADJ You use maximum to indicate how great an amount is. 最大的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  I need the maximum amount of information you can give me.

  我需要你所能给我的最大的信息量。

  例：

  It was achieved with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency.

  它以最少的慌乱和最高的效率被做到了。

• 4. 

  ADV If you say that something is a particular amount maximum, you mean that this is the greatest amount it should be or could possibly be, although a smaller amount is acceptable or very possible. 最多 [amount ADV]

  例：

  We need an extra 6 grams a day maximum.

  我们一天最多还需要6克。