1650s, from Late Latin ultimatus, past participle of ultimare "to be final, come to an end," from Latin ultimus (fem. ultima) "last, final, farthest, most distant, extreme," superlative of *ulter "beyond" (see ultra-). As a noun from 1680s. Ultimate Frisbee is attested by 1972.
雙語例句
1. Their ultimate aim was a market economy for Hungary.
他們最終的目標是為匈牙利建立起市場經(jīng)濟體制。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He was the ultimate arbiter on both theological and political matters.
他在神學(xué)和政治事務(wù)上都是最終的仲裁人。
來自柯林斯例句
3. As an ultimate sanction, they can sell their shares.
作為最高的處罰，他們可以出售他們的股份。
來自柯林斯例句
4. The ultimate aim is to expand the network further.
最終目的是為了進一步拓展該網(wǎng)絡(luò)。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Caviar and oysters on ice are generally considered the ultimate luxury foods.