adj (1) 最后(终)的，终极的(final， conclusive;farthest or furthest)[作attrib]：the～outcome/result/conclusion/cost (of a project) 最终成果/最终结果/最终结论/(一项工程的)总成本：(war)end in～victory(战争)以最后的胜利告终; (nuclear weapons) be the～deterrent(核武器)是终极威慑物;take～responsibility for对……承担最后责任;Their～destination was Paris. 他们的最后目的地是巴黎。Scientists are searching for the～truths. 科学家正在寻找绝对真理。Becoming president is his～goal. 当总统是他的最终目标。The explorers discovered the～source of the Nile. 考察者发现了尼罗河的最终源头。〖同〗final，last，terminal，conclusive; 〖反〗initial，first，beginning;

(2)最初的，基本的 (fundamental; elemental)：～reality/principles/questions/causes基本现实/原则/问题/原因;the～truths of philosophy and science哲学与科学的基本道理;(sun) be the～store of power(太阳)是动力的基本源泉;

(3)最大(高)的(maximum;greatest;highest)(infml)：～goal of life生活的最高目标;the～sacrifice/silliness最大牺牲/极端的愚蠢;the～luxury of the trip那次旅行中最奢侈的活动;U～authority is exercised by the king. 国王行使最高权力。An Oscar represents the～accolade for a movie actor's performance. 奥斯卡金像奖象征着对电影演员表演的最高奖励。〖同〗greatest，utmost，maximum，extreme;〖反〗least，lowest，minimum;

n终点(极);基本事实(highest point;sth ultimate)[C，the～][N(in)](infml)：the～in stupidity愚蠢之至(蠢到极点);The hat is the～in ridiculousness. 这顶帽子极其滑稽。