superlative

adj.

1. 极佳的；卓越的；最优秀的
   excellent
   1. a superlative performance
      精彩绝伦的演出
2. （形容词或副词）最高级的
   relating to adjectives or adverbs that express the highest degree of sth, for example best, worst, slowest and most difficult

noun

1. （形容词或副词的）最高级
   the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree of sth
   1. It's hard to find enough superlatives to describe this book.
      用再多的盛赞之辞也难以描述这本书。

1. ADJ 极佳的;最优秀的;卓越的
   If you describe something as superlative, you mean that it is extremely good.
   1. Some superlative wines are made in this region...
      一些上好的葡萄酒就是在这个地区酿造的。
   2. The Regent hotel has a superlative view of Hong Kong island.
      在丽晶酒店看香港岛的美景，视野绝佳。
2. N-COUNT 最高级别;最佳
   If someone uses superlatives to describe something, they use adjectives and expressions which indicate that it is extremely good.
   1. ...a spectacle which has critics world-wide reaching for superlatives.
      世界各地的评论家们都极尽溢美之词夸赞不已的盛况
3. ADJ (形容词或副词)最高级的
   In grammar, the superlative form of an adjective or adverb is the form that indicates that something has more of a quality than anything else in a group. For example, 'biggest' is the superlative form of 'big'.
   1. Superlative is also a noun.
      
   2. ...his tendency towards superlatives and exaggeration.
      他爱用最高级词语并喜欢夸张的说法

1. They encore with a superlative version of The Who's 'The Kids Are Alright'.
   他们加演了谁人乐队的《真是不赖的小伙子》，非常精彩。
2. Wine and food of superlative quality are available everywhere at giveaway prices.
   随处都能买到价格低廉而质量上乘的酒和食品。
3. Some superlative wines are made in this region
   一些上好的葡萄酒就是在这个地区酿造的。
4. The Regent hotel has a superlative view of Hong Kong island.
   在丽晶酒店看香港岛的美景，视野绝佳。
5. During Pakal's reign, many plazas and buildings, including the superlative Templo de las Inscripciones ( his Mausoleum), were constructed in Palenque, characterized by very fine stucco bas-reliefs.
   在巴加尔统治时期，在帕伦克成兴建了很多广场和建筑，包括最高的“碑铭神庙”（TemplodelasInscripciones，他的陵墓），这些建筑共同的特色是精致的灰泥浅浮雕。
6. ( superlative of` many 'used with count nouns; often preceded by` the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.
   （'many'的最高级用于计算名词；常放在'the'之后）表示在数量上最大的量词。
7. Superlative collaboration and communication skills; strong cross functional influencing skills.
   非常强的协作、沟通能力；跨部门实施影响的能力。
8. Renowned for exclusive atmosphere and superlative service.
   以独特的气氛和超群的服务而驰名。
9. And now, in her, he conceived purity to be the superlative of goodness and of cleanness, the sum of which constituted eternal life.
   现在地从她身上懂得了纯洁，那是善与净的最高形式，其总体便构成了永生。
10. ( superlative of` bad ') most wanting in quality or value or condition.
    （bad的最高级）最缺乏质量、价值或者条件。
11. ( superlative of` close ') indicating the one of several that is the shortest distance away.
    （close（靠近的）最高级）表示几个当中距离最近的一个。
12. I personally guided him in some of these projects and recollect that his work was always superlative in quality and execution.
    我曾亲自指导过他这些项目，当时他的工作不论在质量上还是执行都算是最优秀的。
13. The elaborate Germanic inflection of the adjective has been completely eliminated except for the simple indication of the comparative and the superlative degrees.
    日尔曼语中精巧的形容词词尾曲折变形已经被完全去掉，除了比较级和最高级的简单标志外。
14. Her performance is so superlative that it is rather unexpected to be asked to evaluate her in ordinary terms.
    要用平常的语言来评价她高超的外交手腕，一时间还真不知道该怎么说。
15. In advertising, the term is often used as a hyperbole, a superlative to hype up a product.
    在广告上，这种措词常用作夸张词，一种大肆宣传一个产品的最高级词。
16. The comparative and superlative forms of little are rare and it is not usually modified by adverbs.
    little的比较级和最高级形式很少见，且通常不受副词修饰。
17. The comparative and superlative of some adjectives are irregularly formed.
    有些形容词的比较级和最高级的形成方式不规则。
18. I made her a superlative horsewoman who rode sidesaddle to hounds.
    她是最高级女骑师骑着赛德萨德尔猎狗。
19. Onlybnearhas a comparative and superlative form and can relate to time as well as space.
    有比较级和最高级形式，且可指时间和空间。
20. The usual comparative and superlative forms of old are older and oldest
    old通常的比较级和最高级形式是older和oldest
21. Chinese companies are rushing to sell shares and cash in on superlative valuations.
    中国企业争相发行股票，从股市的过高估值中获利。
22. He was a superlative examiner of undergraduates.
    他是个很出色的大学本科生考官。
23. I want to first thank you for a superlative dinner and magnificent hospitality.
    我首先要感谢你举行的极为丰盛的晚宴和盛情的款待。
24. Can you change the comparative form into its superlative form in this sentence?
    你能把这句话的比较级改为最高级吗？
25. This wine showed beautifully in a comparative tasting of top wines from the superlative 2002 Vintage last week.
    这款香槟在上周举办的一场2002年份顶级葡萄酒对比品尝会中表现非常出色。
26. I know the rules of the superlative of adjectives.
    我了解形容词最高级的规律。
27. Can you give the comparative form and the superlative form of this word?
    你能给出这个词的比较级和最高级吗？
28. ( superlative of` good ') having the most positive qualities.
    （good的最高级）具有最多的优良品质。
29. It is reported that the main components are carbonate rocks, the nature owns the superlative craftsmanship!
    据说它的主要成分是碳酸岩，大自然真是鬼斧神工啊！
30. The superlative form of an adjective.
    形容词的最高级形式。

noun

1. the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
   1. `fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'
   2. `least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous'
   3. `most surely' is the superlative of the adverb `surely'

   Synonym:    superlative degree

2. an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
   1. the critics lavished superlatives on it

3. the highest level or degree attainable
   1. his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
   2. the artist's gifts are at their acme
   3. at the height of her career
   4. the peak of perfection
   5. summer was at its peak
   6. ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
   7. the summit of his ambition
   8. so many highest superlatives achieved by man
   9. at the top of his profession

   Synonym:    acmeheightelevationpeakpinnaclesummitmeridiantiptoptop

adj

1. highest in quality

   Synonym:    greateststerling(a)