ultimate

adj.

1. 最后的；最终的；终极的
   happening at the end of a long process
   1. our ultimate goal/aim/objective/target
      我们最终的目的 / 目标
   2. We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens.
      无论出什么事情，我们愿承担全部责任。
   3. The ultimate decision lies with the parents.
      最后的决定权握在父母手中。
2. 极端的；最好（或坏、伟大、重要等）的
   most extreme; best, worst, greatest, most important, etc.
   1. This race will be the ultimate test of your skill.
      这次竞赛将是对你的技能的最大考验。
   2. Silk sheets are the ultimate luxury.
      丝绸床单乃是极度的奢侈品。
3. 根本的；基本的；基础性的
   from which sth originally comes
   1. the ultimate truths of philosophy and science
      哲学与科学的终极原理

noun

1. 最好（或先进、伟大等）的事物；极品；精华
   the best, most advanced, greatest, etc. of its kind
   1. the ultimate in modern design
      现代设计的最高代表

1. ADJ 最后的；最终的
   You use ultimate to describe the final result or aim of a long series of events.
   1. He said it is still not possible to predict the ultimate outcome...
      他说现在还无法预料最终的结局。
   2. The ultimate aim is to expand the network further.
      最终目的是为了进一步拓展该网络。
2. ADJ 最根本的；最基础的；最原始的
   You use ultimate to describe the original source or cause of something.
   1. Plants are the ultimate source of all foodstuffs...
      植物是所有食物的最根本来源。
   2. The ultimate cause of what's happened seems to have been the advertising campaign.
      出事的最根本原因似乎在于那场广告宣传活动。
3. ADJ 最重要的；最强大的；至高的
   You use ultimate to describe the most important or powerful thing of a particular kind.
   1. ...the ultimate power of the central government...
      中央政府的至高权力
   2. Of course, the ultimate authority remained the presidency...
      当然，拥有最高权力者依然是总统。
   3. My experience as player, coach and manager has prepared me for this ultimate challenge.
      当球员、教练和主教练的经历锻炼了我，使我能够应对这一终极挑战。
4. ADJ 极端的；极度的；令人极其不快的
   You use ultimate to describe the most extreme and unpleasant example of a particular thing.
   1. Being removed from his post during operations is the ultimate humiliation for a ship's captain.
      在执行任务的过程中被免职，这对一位船长来说是莫大的耻辱。
   2. Treachery was the ultimate sin...
      背叛是最不可饶恕的罪孽。
   3. Coleman lives in fear of the ultimate disgrace.
      科尔曼整天担心会颜面尽失。
5. ADJ 最好的；绝好的；极好的
   You use ultimate to describe the best possible example of a particular thing.
   1. He is the ultimate English gentleman...
      他是最最典型的英国绅士。
   2. Caviar and oysters on ice are generally considered the ultimate luxury foods.
      一般认为，鱼子酱和冰镇牡蛎是顶级美味。
6. PHRASE 极致；极限；最高典范
   The ultimate in something is the best or most advanced example of it.
   1. Ballet is the ultimate in human movement...
      芭蕾舞在人类的动作中可谓优雅至极。
   2. This hotel is the ultimate in luxury...
      该酒店极尽奢华。
   3. Working from home offers the ultimate in flexible life styles.
      在家办公为人们提供了极其灵活的生活方式。

1. The Nobel prize has become the ultimate accolade in the sciences
   诺贝尔奖已成为科学界的最高荣誉。
2. Computer games are the ultimate anorak pursuit.
   电脑游戏是电脑迷的大爱。
3. He was the ultimate arbiter on both theological and political matters.
   他在神学和政治事务上都是最终的仲裁人。
4. For me, spaghetti bolognese is the ultimate comfort food.
   意大利肉酱面是绝好的安慰食物。
5. The production and consumption of goods and services is the ultimate aim of all economic endeavour.
   生产并消费商品和服务是一切经济活动的终极目标。
6. His ultimate aim is to demerge the group
   他的最终目的是要拆分这个集团。
7. Such arguments ignore the question of where ultimate responsibility lay.
   这些争论忽略了最终责任由谁来负的问题。
8. New York is the ultimate manifestation of American values.
   纽约是美国价值观的终极体现。
9. Their ultimate aim was a market economy for Hungary
   他们最终的目标是为匈牙利建立起市场经济体制。
10. A marvellous discovery for every bride-to-be, The Wedding Centre is the ultimate one-stop shop.
    每位准新娘都会惊喜地发现，婚庆中心提供全方位的一站式服务。
11. The military is based on the principle that the ultimate authority resides in the armed forces.
    军队建立的基本原则就是最高权力属于武装部队。
12. American clippers were the ultimate sailing ships.
    美国快速帆船是顶级的大型帆船。
13. As an ultimate sanction, they can sell their shares.
    作为最高的处罚，他们可以出售他们的股份。
14. The ultimate sin was not infidelity, but public mention which led to scandal.
    最大的罪过不是通奸而是公众议论，是它导致了丑闻的发生。
15. The president has been able to assert his ultimate supremacy over the prime minister.
    总统行使了高于总理的最高决策权。
16. He said it is still not possible to predict the ultimate outcome
    他说现在还无法预料最终的结局。
17. The ultimate aim is to expand the network further.
    最终目的是为了进一步拓展该网络。
18. Plants are the ultimate source of all foodstuffs
    植物是所有食物的最根本来源。
19. The ultimate cause of what's happened seems to have been the advertising campaign.
    出事的最根本原因似乎在于那场广告宣传活动。
20. Of course, the ultimate authority remained the presidency
    当然，拥有最高权力者依然是总统。
21. My experience as player, coach and manager has prepared me for this ultimate challenge.
    当球员、教练和主教练的经历锻炼了我，使我能够应对这一终极挑战。
22. Being removed from his post during operations is the ultimate humiliation for a ship's captain.
    在执行任务的过程中被免职，这对一位船长来说是莫大的耻辱。
23. Treachery was the ultimate sin
    背叛是最不可饶恕的罪孽。
24. Coleman lives in fear of the ultimate disgrace.
    科尔曼整天担心会颜面尽失。
25. He is the ultimate English gentleman
    他是最最典型的英国绅士。
26. Ballet is the ultimate in human movement
    芭蕾舞在人类的动作中可谓优雅至极。
27. Working from home offers the ultimate in flexible life styles.
    在家办公为人们提供了极其灵活的生活方式。
28. The brain is the ultimate fountain of ideas.
    大脑是思想的根本源泉。

noun

1. the finest or most superior quality of its kind
   1. the ultimate in luxury

adj

1. being the last or concluding element of a series
   1. the ultimate sonata of that opus
   2. a distinction between the verb and noun senses of `conflict' is that in the verb the stress is on the ultimate (or last) syllable

2. furthest or highest in degree or order
   1. the ultimate achievement
   2. the ultimate question
   3. man's ultimate destiny
   4. the ultimate insult
   5. one's ultimate goal in life