maximum
gb/mˈæksəməm/ us/mˈæksəməm/
A2
Englanti
~ 2600
maximum, felső határ, maximális, legnagyobb
SUBSTANTIIVI
A2
1
maximum
B1
felső határ
B1
Käyttömalli:
the maximum [amount/number/level] of [something]
The maximum speed on this road is 50 miles per hour.
Ezen az úton a maximális sebesség 50 mérföld/óra.
We reached the maximum capacity of the hall.
Elértük a terem maximális befogadóképességét.
The machine can run at a maximum temperature of 200 degrees.
She gave the project her maximum effort.
The judge imposed the maximum penalty allowed by law.
Oppijaesimerkit
The maximum age for this job is 40.
Ennél az állásnál a felső korhatár 40 év.
This car has a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
Ennek az autónak a maximális sebessége 200 km/h.
The bag can hold a maximum of 10 kilos.
The maximum time for the test is two hours.
We filled the room to its maximum capacity.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'maximum' with 'optimum'. 'Maximum' means the greatest possible, while 'optimum' means the best for a situation, which may be less than the maximum.
Merkitys
greatest possible amount or level
Kollokaatiot
maximum speed
|maximum capacity
|maximum temperature
|maximum effort
|maximum penalty
Synonyymit
limit (Refers generally to a point beyond which something cannot go; not always the highest possible.)
|
peak (Often used for the highest point in time, performance, or condition.)
Antonyymit
minimum (Refers to the smallest possible amount or level, the opposite of maximum.)
Teemat
measurement
|limits
|mathematics
|core_vocabulary
|education
Määritelmä
The biggest amount or level that is possible or allowed.
The largest amount, number, or degree that is possible or allowed.
A2
2
maximális
B1
legnagyobb
A2
Käyttömalli:
the maximum [adjective/noun]
The maximum allowable weight is 20 kilograms.
A megengedett legnagyobb súly 20 kilogramm.
We need to use maximum force to lift it.
Maximális erőt kell kifejtenünk, hogy felemeljük.
This ticket gives you maximum access to all areas.
He made maximum use of his time.
The store operates at maximum efficiency during the holidays.
Oppijaesimerkit
The maximum price is $50.
A maximális ár 50 dollár.
This rope can hold the maximum weight of 100 kg.
Ez a kötél legfeljebb 100 kg súlyt bír el.
We need maximum light for the photo.
The maximum number of students is 30.
I want maximum comfort in my new chair.
Merkitys
greatest possible in amount or degree
Kollokaatiot
maximum weight
|maximum height
|maximum output
|maximum volume
Synonyymit
greatest (General term for highest in number, amount, or degree; less technical than 'maximum'.)
|
utmost (Often emphasizes effort or extent rather than measurable limit.)
Antonyymit
minimum (Smallest possible in amount or degree.)
Teemat
measurement
|limits
|core_vocabulary
|education
Määritelmä
The biggest possible in size, number, or level.
Being the largest in amount, number, or degree that is possible or allowed.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
maximum
IPA
GB/mˈæksəməm/
US/mˈæksəməm/
Tavut ja painotus
max - im - um (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (max)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: maximum
Noun
- Base: maximum
- Plural: maxima, maximums
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
at maximum capacity
1/ˈæt mˈæksəməm kəpˈæsɪti/
fixed phrase
operating at full allowed amount
Working with as much as it can hold or handle.
Esimerkit
- The stadium was at maximum capacity during the concert.
- Our servers are running at maximum capacity today.
maximum effort
1/mˈæksəməm ˈɛfɚt/
fixed phrase
greatest possible attempt or energy
Trying as hard as you can.
Esimerkit
- You must put in maximum effort to succeed.
- The team gave maximum effort to win the championship.
to the maximum
1/tə ðə mˈæksəməm/
fixed phrase
as much as possible
As much as something can be done or used.
Esimerkit
- She pushed herself to the maximum to win the race.
- Use your imagination to the maximum when designing your project.