maximum
adjective uk/ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/ us/ˈmæk.sə.məm/
B1 最大的；最高的；顶点的
being the largest amount or number allowed or possible
maximum speed/effort/temperature 最高速度／最大努力／最高温度
The bomb was designed to cause the maximum amount of damage. 设计这种炸弹是为了造成最大程度的破坏。
Synonym: maximal
Opposite: minimum
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- The judge made an example of him and gave him the maximum possible sentence.
- The maximum penalty for the offence is a $1000 fine.
- The maximum load for this elevator is eight persons.
- With this insurance policy there is a maximum payout of £2500.
- The pillars, which are outside the building, are so placed in order to provide the maximum space inside.
maximum
noun [ C usually singular ] uk/ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/ us/ˈmæk.sə.məm/ maxima /ˈmæk.sɪ.mə/ /ˈmæk.sə.mə/ maximums
B1 最大限度；最大量；最大值
the largest amount allowed or possible
The temperature will reach a maximum of 27°C today. 今天最高气温将达27摄氏度。
Opposite: minimum
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- Panellists on the Arts Review Board serve for a maximum of three years.
- We drove at 60 miles per hour, which is the maximum allowed.
- We can accommodate a maximum of 20 people.
- You can spend a maximum of £100.
- I had four drinks, which was the maximum allowed.