superlative
英 [suː'pɜːlətɪv; sjuː-]
美[su'pɝlətɪv]
- adj. 最高的；最高级的；过度的
- n. 最高级；最好的人；最高程度；夸大话
词态变化
复数: superlatives;副词: superlatively;
中文词源
superlative 最高级的
super-,在上，上方，-lat,携带，承载，词源同 relate,translate.用于语法格指形容词最高级形式。
英文词源
- superlative (adj.)
- late 14c., from Old French superlatif "absolute, highest; powerful; best" (13c.) and directly from Late Latin superlativus "extravagant, exaggerated, hyperbolic," from Latin superlatus "exaggerated" (used as past participle of superferre "carry over or beyond"), from super "beyond" (see super-) + lat- "carry," from *tlat-, past participle stem of tollere "to take away" (see extol). Related: Superlatively; superlativeness.
The noun is attested from 1520s, originally in the grammatical sense, "a word in the superlative;" hence "exaggerated language" (1590s).
双语例句
- 1. The Regent hotel has a superlative view of Hong Kong island.
- 在丽晶酒店看香港岛的美景，视野绝佳。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Wine and food of superlative quality are available everywhere at giveaway prices.
- 随处都能买到价格低廉而质量上乘的酒和食品。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. Some superlative wines are made in this region.
- 一些上好的葡萄酒就是在这个地区酿造的。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. We went to a superlative restaurant.
- 我们去了一家最好的餐馆.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. " Richest " is the superlative of " rich " .
- richest 是 rich 的最高级形式.
来自《简明英汉词典》