ultimate

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

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]

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]

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]

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。

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]

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

Ballet is the ultimate in human movement. 芭蕾舞是人类动作的至美。

This hotel is the ultimate in luxury. 这家酒店为豪华之典范。