Word · Frequency #2528
Fully loadedextremes
极端；极限；极度
extremes is the plural of extreme.
核心释义
the greatest or highest degree or condition of something
- 1.
最大或极端的点、程度或状态
The greatest or utmost point, degree, or condition.
- 2.
某事物的最高或最远程度
the furthest or highest degree of something
- 3.
范围或尺度两端的事物之一
Each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale.
- 4.
距中心最远的点
the point located farthest from the middle of something
- 5.
极端措施
A drastic expedient.
- 6.
比例两端的两个数,如1:2=3:6中的1和6
Either of the two numbers at the ends of a proportion, as 1 and 6 in 1:2=3:6.
（对立的）极端；两极；极端措施；过激手段；最远端；末端；尽头；（比例的）外项；最大或极端的点、程度或状态
用法In use
The temperature in the desert can go from one extreme to the other.
用法提示：extreme作名词，指温度的两个极端。
It's important to avoid extremes in your diet.
用法提示：extremes作名词复数，表示饮食上的极端做法。
She tends to go to extremes when expressing her opinions.
用法提示：extremes作名词复数，指极端的做法或观点。
he carried it to extremes
go to extremes (to do sth)
go to extremes 表示采取极端做法，后面可接 to do sth 说明目的；主语也可以是复数，如 they go to extremes。
She goes to extremes to keep the house spotless.
她为了把家里打扫得一尘不染不惜走极端。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- go to extremes
- 走极端；采取极端行为
- He tends to go to extremes when dieting.他节食时容易走极端。
- in the extreme
- 极其；非常
- The noise was irritating in the extreme.那噪音极其烦人。
- extremes of temperature
- 极端温度；温度的两极
- This plant can survive extremes of temperature.这种植物能耐受极端温度。
- opposite extremes
- 相反的两个极端
- Their tastes are at opposite extremes.他们的品味处于两个相反的极端。
- carry something to extremes
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
extreme 的开头 extr 像 extra（额外），记住：超过正常范围到极限就是极端。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：日常对话、新闻报道、学术写作 名词 extreme 的语体跨度较大：日常口语中可用于强调程度，但更常见于书面语或固定搭配，如 go to extremes、in the extreme。选择时需看具体搭配和语境。
语法说明Grammar Note
作为可数名词，指极端情况或程度。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
以上单词的重读元音都是 /iːm/，与 extreme 的重读音节 /striːm/ 押韵。注意拼写相近但读音不同的词：extreme 的 -eme 读 /iːm/，而 extent 读 /ɪkˈstent/，不要混淆。
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
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