Word · Frequency #23594
superlative
(形容词或副词的)最高级
核心释义
The superlative degree or form of an adjective or adverb, used when comparing three or more things.
- 1.
某事物的极端程度(如最高、最低、最深、最远等)
The extreme (e.g. highest, lowest, deepest, farthest, etc) extent or degree of something.
- 2.
夸张的赞美之词
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
- 3.
形容词或副词的比较级,用于比较三个或更多实体的某一属性或方式。在英语中,优等比较级通过添加后缀-est或单词most形成(如tiniest, most fully);劣等比较级通过添加单词least形成(如least big, least fully)。
The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the superlative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -est or the word most (e.g. tiniest, most fully); the superlative of inferiority, by adding the word least (e.g. least big, least fully).
- 4.
可达到的最高水平或程度;最高发展阶段
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
- 5.
处于最高级的形容词或副词
An adjective or adverb in the superlative degree.
- 6.
形容词或副词的最高级形式
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
最高程度;极致;极限;溢美之词;过分的赞美;某事物的极端程度(如最高、最低、最深、最远等);夸张的赞美之词;形容词或副词的比较级,用于比较三个或更多实体的某一属性或方式。在英语中,优等比较级通过添加后缀-est或单词most形成(如tiniest, most fully);劣等比较级通过添加单词least形成(如least big, least fully)。
用法In use
In English, the superlative of 'good' is 'best'.
用法提示:superlative 作名词,指语法中的最高级形式。
You can form the superlative of most short adjectives by adding '-est'.
用法提示:superlative 作名词,指最高级形式。
When comparing three or more things, use the superlative.
用法提示:superlative 作名词,指最高级形式或用法。
the critics lavished superlatives on it
so many highest superlatives achieved by man
`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- superlative degree
- 最高级(语法)
- Use the superlative degree when comparing three or more things.当比较三个或更多事物时,请使用最高级。
- speak in superlatives
- 用夸张的赞美之词说话
- He always speaks in superlatives when describing his hometown.他在描述家乡时总是使用夸张的赞美之词。
- run out of superlatives
- 用尽溢美之词
- The critics have run out of superlatives for her latest novel.评论家们对她的最新小说已经用尽了溢美之词。
- a string of superlatives
- 一连串的溢美之词
- The review was a string of superlatives praising every aspect of the performance.这篇评论用一连串的溢美之词称赞了演出的每一个方面。
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
Super是“超级”,superlative即“超级中的超级”,表示三者以上比较时的最高程度,常加-est或most。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:mixed 常见场景:grammar teaching/reference、formal writing、literary criticism 作名词时,superlative 在语法教学和参考书中属于中性术语;在表示“最高程度、极致”或“溢美之词”时,多用于正式写作或文学批评,日常口语中通常较少单独使用。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the -ative spelling, but none rhymes exactly with /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/. Native and creative rhyme with each other (/eɪtɪv/); the others have unstressed /ətɪv/ and different stress or vowels. Do not judge the pronunciation from the -ative spelling alone.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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