ideal
[aɪ'dɪəl] adjective
ESSENTIAL
■without fault; perfect, or the best possible 完美的；理想的•the ideal employer无可挑剔的老板 •She's the ideal person (= exactly the right type of person) for the job.她是这项工作的理想人选。 •The television also comes in a compact 36 cm screen size, ideal for bedroom or kitchen use.这款电视机也有萤幕大小为36厘米的袖珍型，非常适合在睡房和厨房使用。 •It's the ideal opportunity to meet people.这是结识朋友的绝好机会。 •In an ideal world no one would go hungry.理想的世界里没有人忍饥挨饿。
[aɪ'dɪəl] noun
PRINCIPLE 原则
countable
■a principle or a way of behaving that is of a very high standard 理想；标准极高的原则（或行为准则）•democratic ideals民主理想 •We are committed to the ideal of equality.我们奉行平等原则。 •They share the same high ideals.他们有着同样高标准的行为准则。
[aɪ'dɪəl] noun
PERFECT 完美的
only singular
■a perfect thing or situation 理想的事物（或情形）•The ideal would be to have a place in the town and one in the country.理想的情形应该是在城里和乡下都有住处。 |