ultimate /ˈʌltɪmɪt/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ You use ultimate to describe the final result or aim of a long series of events. 最终的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  He said it is still not possible to predict the ultimate outcome.

  他说现在还不可能预测最终的结果。

• 2. 

  ADJ You use ultimate to describe the original source or cause of something. 最终的; 根本的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  Plants are the ultimate source of all foodstuffs.

  植物是所有食物的最终来源。

• 3. 

  ADJ You use ultimate to describe the most important or powerful thing of a particular kind. 终极的 (指最重要或最强大的) [ADJ n]

  例：

  My experience as player, coach and manager has prepared me for this ultimate challenge.

  我做球员、教练和经理人的经历已经使我为这终极挑战作好了准备。

• 4. 

  ADJ You use ultimate to describe the most extreme and unpleasant example of a particular thing. 终极的 (指最极端、最恶劣的) [ADJ n]

  例：

  Bringing back the death penalty would be the ultimate abuse of human rights.

  恢复死刑将是对人权最极端恶劣的践踏。

  例：

  Treachery was the ultimate sin.

  背叛曾是弥天大罪。

• 5. 

  ADJ You use ultimate to describe the best possible example of a particular thing. 终极的 (指最好的) [ADJ n]

  例：

  Experience the ultimate adventure!

  去体验最有刺激的冒险吧！

• 6. 

  PHRASE The ultimate in something is the best or most advanced example of it. 极致; 最佳典范

  例：

  Ballet is the ultimate in human movement.

  芭蕾舞是人类动作的至美。

  例：

  This hotel is the ultimate in luxury.

  这家酒店为豪华之典范。