maximum

adj.

1. 最高的；最多的；最大极限的
   as large, fast, etc. as is possible, or the most that is possible or allowed
   1. the maximum speed/temperature/volume
      最快速度；最高气温；最大音量
   2. For maximum effect do the exercises every day.
      每天锻炼以取得最佳效果。
   3. a maximum security prison
      最高戒备等级的监狱

noun

1. 最大量；最大限度；最高限度
   the greatest amount, size, speed, etc. that is possible, recorded or allowed
   1. a maximum of 30 children in a class
      每班至多30名学生
   2. The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum .
      这项工作将要求你最大限度地发挥你的技能。
   3. The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30˚C.
      七月的最高气温是30摄氏度。
   4. What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay?
      你最多能出多少钱？

1. ADJ 最高的;最大的;最多的
   You use maximum to describe an amount which is the largest that is possible, allowed, or required.
   1. Under planning law the maximum height for a fence or hedge is 2 metres...
      规划法中规定，围栏或树篱最高为2米。
   2. China headed the table with maximum points.
      中国队以最高分位居榜首。
   3. Maximum is also a noun.
      
   4. The law provides for a maximum of two years in prison...
      法律规定最高可处以两年监禁。
   5. Twelve hours is the minimum, sixty hours the maximum.
      12小时为下限，60小时为上限。
2. ADJ (数量)极大的,极多的
   You use maximum to indicate how great an amount is.
   1. ...the maximum amount of information...
      海量信息
   2. It was achieved with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency.
      事情事半功倍地完成了。
   3. ...a maximum security prison.
      密不透风的监狱
3. ADV 最多;顶多;充其量
   If you say that something is a particular amount maximum, you mean that this is the greatest amount it should be or could possibly be, although a smaller amount is acceptable or very possible.
   1. We need an extra 6g a day maximum.
      我们一天最多还需要6克。
4. PHRASE 最大限度地;尽可能充分地;竭尽全力地
   If you say that someone does something to the maximum, you are emphasizing that they do it to the greatest degree possible.
   1. You have to develop your capabilities to the maximum.
      你必须尽你所能。

1. Cars are for getting people from A to B in maximum safety.
   汽车用于将人们尽可能安全地从一地送往另一地。
2. We want the maximum number of people to attend to help us cover our costs.
   我们希望有尽量多的人参加，以帮我们平衡支出。
3. For maximum benefit, use your treatment every day.
   为了达到最佳效果，你每天都要接受治疗。
4. To minimize collateral damage maximum precision in bombing was required.
   为了尽量减低附带性破坏，轰炸须做到最大程度的精确。
5. The author extracts the maximum from every carefully-crafted scene in this witty tale.
   作者从这个妙趣横生的故事的每一个精心构思的情节中都摘录了尽可能多的内容。
6. Dry curly hair naturally for maximum curl and shine.
   让卷发自然变干，才能使头发卷最多，最有光泽。
7. Defrost the fridge regularly so that it works at maximum efficiency.
   定期给冰箱除霜，以便它能发挥其最高效率。
8. He sought to extract the maximum political advantage from the cut in interest rates
   他试图从降息中牟取最大的政治好处。
9. Both face maximum forfeitures of about$ 1.2 million.
   双方都面临最高120万美元左右的罚金。
10. Under planning law the maximum height for a fence or hedge is 2 metres
    规划法中规定，围栏或树篱最高为2米。
11. China headed the table with maximum points.
    中国队以最高分位居榜首。
12. It was achieved with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency.
    事情事半功倍地完成了。
13. We need an extra 6g a day maximum.
    我们一天最多还需要6克。
14. You have to develop your capabilities to the maximum.
    你必须尽你所能。
15. The maximum penalty is up to 7 years imprisonment or an unlimited fine.
    最高处罚是最多7年监禁或者无上限罚款。
16. Make maximum use of the whole fruit, including the pulp which is high in fibre.
    水果的各个部分都要最大限度地利用，包括富含纤维的果肉。
17. The French, I believe, restrict Japanese imports to a maximum of 3 per cent of their market.
    我认为，法国将把从日本的最高进口量限制在其市场总量的3%。
18. The offences carry a maximum sentence of 10 years.
    这些罪行最高可判10年徒刑。
19. The rebels tunnelled out of a maximum security jail
    叛乱者挖地道逃离了戒备最为森严的监狱。
20. The car has a maximum speed of 120 kilometres an hour.
    这车全速每小时120公里。
21. When a surface is perpendicular to the rays, their intensity is at its maximum.
    当表面与射线垂直时，射线的强度最大。
22. The speed limit is 40 miles an hour. Don't exceed this maximum.
    限速每小时四十英里，不要超过这个极限。
23. The maximum number of marks for the subject is 100.
    该科最高分数为百分。
24. A partial solar ( lunar) eclipse goes through three phases: the first contact, the maximum phase, and the last contact.
    日（月）偏食时，有三个食相：初亏、食甚、复圆。
25. Once it had decided on a cease-fire out of military necessity, it was ready to extract the maximum aid from us.
    一旦它出于军事的需要决定停火时，它就准备从我们那里最大限度地榨取援助。
26. What's the maximum amount of wine you're allowed to take through customs duty-free?
    海关准许携带酒类的最大免税限量是多少？
27. The shoulder roll is at its maximum angle so that left arm adduction occurs on a stable base.
    肩部的旋转达到最大角度以便左臂内收在一个稳定的基底上。

noun

1. the greatest possible degree
   1. he tried his utmost

   Synonym:    utmostuttermostlevel best

2. the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right

3. the largest possible quantity

   Synonym:    upper limit

adj

1. the greatest or most complete or best possible
   1. maximal expansion
   2. maximum pressure

   Synonym:    maximal