extreme
/ɪkˈstriːm/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4215 in the learning path
极度的；极端的
Definitions
adj. very great in degree or far beyond what is usual
极度的；极端的
adj. far beyond what most people consider reasonable or acceptable
偏激的；过激的
n. either end of a range of conditions or behaviour
极端；极限
Example
We kept the curtains closed during the extreme heat.
酷热期间，我们一直拉着窗帘。
Extreme weather events can damage infrastructure and place considerable pressure on emergency services in vulnerable communities.
极端天气事件会破坏基础设施，并给脆弱社区的应急服务带来巨大压力。
Collocations
- extreme weather
- extreme poverty
- extreme views
- go to extremes
Word family
- extremely (adv.)
- extremism (n.)
- extremist (n.)
Synonyms
- severe
- excessive
Antonyms
- moderate
Usage tip
副词用extremely；名词常见go to extremes。
FAQ
- What does extreme mean?
- very great in degree or far beyond what is usual far beyond what most people consider reasonable or acceptable either end of a range of conditions or behaviour
- How is extreme pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈstriːm/, US /ɪkˈstriːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
