【superlative】在多语言下的意思、翻译、词源、用法、例句

英语(English)

词源(Etymology)

From Middle English superlatyf, from Old French superlatif, from Late Latin superlātīvus, from Latin superlātus (“extravagant, of hyperbole”), past participle of superfero (“carry over”), from super (“above”) + fero (“bear, carry”).

发音(Pronunciation)

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/, /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/
• (US) IPA^(key): /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/

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名词(Noun)

superlative (plural superlatives)

1. The highest extent or degree of something.

   Synonyms: acme, apex, height, zenith

   • 1966, Sidney John Baker, The Australian language:

     A twist is accordingly something especially good, and a big twist is the superlative of excellence.

2. (grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of several items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.

   The superlative of "big" is "biggest".

3. (informal) An adjective used to praise something exceptional.

   Daniel is amazing, wonderful, fantastic, and many other superlatives I can’t think of right now!

   • 2019, Daniel Taylor, Lionel Messi magic puts Barcelona in command of semi-final with Liverpool (in The Guardian, 1 May 2019)[1]

     Sometimes it feels like there are no more superlatives left. Seriously, what else can be said about this little guy with the No 10 shirt and magic in his feet other than to ask, perhaps, whether there is anyone who wants to persist with the argument that Pelé, or Diego Maradona, or any of the others, have ever played this sport any better?

同义词(Synonyms)

• (highest degree): acme, peak

下义词(Hyponyms)

• absolute superlative
• relative superlative

关联词(Related terms)

• superlative degree

翻译(Translations)

形容词(Adjective)

superlative (not comparable)

1. Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.
2. (grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.

用法注意(Usage notes)

Rather formal, reflecting its Latin etymology; more colloquial alternatives include exceptional, fabulous, above and beyond, and others.

同义词(Synonyms)

• (exceptionally good): above and beyond, exceptional, extraordinary, superb

翻译(Translations)

查看更多(See also)

• absolute
• comparative
• elative

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French

形容词(Adjective)

superlative

1. feminine singular of superlatif

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Italian

形容词(Adjective)

superlative

1. feminine plural of superlativo

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Latin

形容词(Adjective)

superlātīve

1. vocative masculine singular of superlātīvus