superlative

英 [su'pɜːlətɪv] 美 [suː'pɜːrlətɪv]

• adj. 最上的；高超的；过度的
• n. 最高级的言辞；极致；完璧

英英释义

Noun:

1. an exaggerated expression (usually of praise);

   "the critics lavished superlatives on it"
   

2. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development;

   "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"
   "the artist's gifts are at their acme"
   "at the height of her career"
   "the peak of perfection"
   "summer was at its peak"
   "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"
   "the summit of his ambition"
   "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"
   "at the top of his profession"
   

3. the superlative form of an adjective or adverb;

   "`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'"
   "`least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous'"
   "`most surely' is the superlative of the adverb `surely'"
   

Adjective:

1. highest in quality

例句

用作形容词 (adj.)

1. We went to a superlative restaurant.
   我们去了一家最好的餐馆。
2. This is a superlative conference.
   这是一个最高级会议。
3. She is a versatile and superlative actress.
   她是位多才多艺、演技高超的女演员。
4. Superlative drinking is harmful to the health.
   饮酒过度对身体有害。

用作名词 (n.)

1. I know the rules of the superlative of adjectives.
   我了解形容词最高级的规律。
2. "Richest" is the superlative of "rich".
   richest是rich的最高级形式。
3. Pursuing superlative perfection encounters noble temperament.
   当追求极致完美邂逅高贵气质。
4. We use the best materials and controls to ensure that your teabag serves up the very essence of the superlative qualities of Ceylon tea in each cup.
   我们使用最好的材料和制作工艺来确保您的每一杯茶都具有锡兰红茶的极致品质真谛。

经典引文

• A great designer, and a superlative engineer.

  出自： N. Shute

词汇搭配

• superlative degree 最高级
• in the superlative 过火地

近反义词

【近义词】

• excellent 杰出的
• top 顶部
• unmatched 无配偶的
• unbeatable 难以战胜的
• untouchable 不可接触的
• best 最好的
• matchless 无敌的
• outstanding 优秀的
• prime 最好的
• exceptional 异常的
• valuable 贵重的
• incomparable 无比的
• unparalleled 无比的
• beyond compare 无与伦比
• consummate 圆满的
• unrivaled 无比的
• unrivalled 无双的
• supreme 最高的
• unique 独特的
• peerless 无比的
• acme 顶点
• elevation 提升
• tiptop 绝顶
• peak 尖端
• height 高度
• greatest 最大的
• summit 顶点
• pinnacle 小尖塔
• meridian 子午线
• superlative degree 最高级
• sterling 英币的