superlative

英 [suːˈpɜːlətɪv]

美 [suːˈpɜːrlətɪv]

adj.  极佳的; 卓越的; 最优秀的; (形容词或副词)最高级的
n.  (形容词或副词的)最高级

复数：superlatives　

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牛津词典

adj.

• 极佳的；卓越的；最优秀的
  excellent
  1. a superlative performance
     精彩绝伦的演出
• （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

• （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。

柯林斯词典

• ADJ 极佳的;最优秀的;卓越的
  If you describe something assuperlative, 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。
• N-COUNT 最高级别;最佳
  If someone usessuperlativesto 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
• ADJ (形容词或副词)最高级的
  In grammar, thesuperlativeform 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. Superlativeis 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

英英释义

noun

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

• highest in quality
  Synonym:greateststerling(a)

双语例句

• 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。
• He was a superlative examiner of undergraduates.
  他是个很出色的大学本科生考官。
• 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？
• ( superlative of` good ') having the most positive qualities.
  （good的最高级）具有最多的优良品质。
• I know the rules of the superlative of adjectives.
  我了解形容词最高级的规律。
• 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！
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Renowned for exclusive atmosphere and superlative service.
  以独特的气氛和超群的服务而驰名。