peak
gb/pˈik/ us/pˈik/
A2
Anh
~ 2500
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
A2
entity
1
highest point of a mountain
The very top of a mountain or hill.
Mẫu sử dụng:
the peak of [a mountain/hill]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'peak' with 'pick' because they sound similar but mean different things.
Từ đồng nghĩa
summit (Often used interchangeably, but 'summit' can also refer to a formal meeting between leaders.)
Từ trái nghĩa
base (Refers to the bottom part of a mountain, opposite of the top.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
mountain peak
|snow-capped peak
|reach the peak
|at the peak
|highest peak
Chủ đề
geography
|nature
|travel
|space
Ví dụ
- We finally reached the peak after six hours of climbing.
- From the peak, you could see for miles in every direction.
- Snow covered the peak even in summer.
- The view from the peak was breathtaking.
- Several hikers were resting at the peak.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We stood on the peak of the hill.
- The peak was covered with snow.
- They climbed to the peak of the mountain.
- We took photos at the peak.
- The peak is very high.
Danh từ
B1
entity
2
highest level or value
The time or level when something is strongest or most successful.
Mẫu sử dụng:
at the peak of [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse 'peak' with 'pick' or think it only refers to mountains.
Từ đồng nghĩa
climax (Often used for dramatic or narrative contexts, whereas 'peak' is more general.)
Từ trái nghĩa
low point (Refers to the time when something is weakest or least successful.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
peak performance
|peak hours
|peak season
|at its peak
|peak demand
Chủ đề
business
|sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The athlete was at the peak of her career.
- Electricity demand is highest during peak hours.
- Tourism reaches its peak in August.
- The company's profits hit their peak last year.
- He performed at his physical peak.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She is at the peak of her career.
- We travel in the peak season.
- Traffic is heavy in peak hours.
- He is at his physical peak now.
- The business was at its peak last year.
Động từ
B2
action
3
reach maximum level or value
To become the most successful or strong before going down again.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] peaks at [amount/time]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Some learners use 'peak' incorrectly as a continuous verb ('peaking') when describing a past completed event.
Từ đồng nghĩa
crest ('Crest' is less common and more literary for this context.)
Từ trái nghĩa
decline (Indicates a downward trend after a high point.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
sales peaked
|temperature peaked
|peaked at noon
|peaked in 2020
Chủ đề
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- Sales peaked in December before dropping sharply.
- The temperature will peak at 30°C tomorrow.
- Her popularity peaked in the late 1990s.
- The storm's intensity peaked overnight.
- Attendance peaked during the opening ceremony.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Sales peaked last month.
- The heat will peak at noon.
- Her fame peaked in 2010.
- Prices peaked before the holiday.
- Attendance peaked yesterday.
adjective
informal
B2
state
4
at best or most successful point
At your best ability or success level.
Mẫu sử dụng:
peak [condition/performance/form]
Từ đồng nghĩa
optimal ('Optimal' is more formal and technical.)
Từ trái nghĩa
subpar (Indicates below average condition or performance.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
peak condition
|peak performance
|peak form
Chủ đề
sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Ví dụ
- She is in peak condition for the marathon.
- His career is at its peak stage now.
- He delivered a peak performance last night.
- They are operating at peak efficiency.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She is in peak form today.
- He is in peak health now.
- The team is playing at peak level.
- I am not in peak condition today.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
peak
IPA
GB/pˈik/
US/pˈik/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
peak (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (peak)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: peak
Noun
- Base: peak
- Plural: peaks
Verb
- Base: peak
- 3rd Person Singular: peaks
- Present Participle: peaking
- Past: peaked
Họ từ
Forms
peaks
noun
peaking
verb
peaked
verb
Related words
summit
noun B1
Cách diễn đạt
at one's peak
3/ˈæt wˈʌnz pˈik/
fixed phrase
at best stage in life or career
When someone is doing their best work or is most successful.
Ví dụ
- The singer was at her peak in the 1980s.
- He was at his peak when he won the championship.
peak season
2/pˈik sˈizən/
fixed phrase
time with highest demand or activity
The time of year when most people want something, like going on holiday.
Ví dụ
- Hotels are more expensive in peak season.
- We avoid traveling in the summer because it's peak season.
peak time
1/pˈik tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
busiest period of activity
The time when something is busiest or most active.
Ví dụ
- Avoid traveling during peak time to save money.
- The call center is busiest at peak time.
reach a peak
4/ɹˈit͡ʃ ə pˈik/
fixed phrase
get to highest point possible
To get to the top level or point of something before going down again.
Ví dụ
- Unemployment reached a peak last year.
- Her performance reached a peak during the final scene.