supreme
/suːˈpriːm/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5802 in the learning path
最高的；至高无上的
Definitions
adj. highest in rank, authority, or importance
最高的；至高无上的
adj. of the greatest possible degree
极大的；极度的
Example
The council has supreme authority over the island.
该委员会对这座岛拥有最高权力。
In many countries, the supreme court can review whether new legislation complies with the constitution.
在许多国家，最高法院可以审查新法律是否符合宪法。
Collocations
- supreme court
- supreme authority
- supreme confidence
Word family
- supremely (adv.)
- supremacy (n.)
Synonyms
- highest
- ultimate
Usage tip
本身含“最高”之意，通常不用比较级或最高级。
FAQ
- What does supreme mean?
- highest in rank, authority, or importance of the greatest possible degree
- How is supreme pronounced?
- UK /suːˈpriːm/, US /suːˈpriːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
