maximum
['mæk.sɪ.məm] adjective
IMPROVER
■being the largest amount or number allowed or possible 最大的；最高的；顶点的•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。
['mæk.sɪ.məm] noun countable usually singular (plural maxima or maximums)
ADVANCED
■the largest amount allowed or possible 最大限度；最大量；最大值•The temperature will reach a maximum of 27°C today.今天最高气温将达摄氏27度。 Compare minimum |