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ADJ
最高的;最大的;最多的
You use maximum to describe an amount which is the largest that is possible, allowed, or required.
例句
Under planning law the maximum height for a fence or hedge is 2 metres...
規劃法中規定，圍欄或樹籬最高為2米。
China headed the table with maximum points.
中國隊以最高分位居榜首。
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ADJ
(數量)極大的,極多的
You use maximum to indicate how great an amount is.
例句
...the maximum amount of information...
海量信息
It was achieved with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency.
事情事半功倍地完成了。
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ADV
最多;頂多;充其量
If you say that something is a particular amount maximum, you mean that this is the greatest amount it should be or could possibly be, although a smaller amount is acceptable or very possible.
例句
We need an extra 6g a day maximum.
我們一天最多還需要6克。
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PHRASE
最大限度地;盡可能充分地;竭盡全力地
If you say that someone does something to the maximum, you are emphasizing that they do it to the greatest degree possible.
例句
You have to develop your capabilities to the maximum.
你必須盡你所能。