| 单词 | optimum |
| 释义 | optimum (once / 6281 pages) adjn An optimum is the best condition or highest extent of something. He didn't mean to create a science experiment, but the unwashed coffee cup under his desk became the optimum dark, wet environment for growing lots of mold. Optimum came into English in the 19th century from the Latin optimus, "best." You can use optimum to describe the best conditions for meeting a goal or achieving something, and it often refers to conditions in scientific tests. Runners determine their optimum weight before running a marathon, and astronauts train in the optimum environments for recreating what they'll experience in space. Optimum conditions for a great barbecue might include sunshine and blue skies. WORD FAMILYoptimum: optima, optimise, optimize+/optimise: optimisation, optimises, optimising/optimize: optimization, optimized, optimizes, optimizing USAGE EXAMPLESThe common thread in the losses is the Clippers’ failure to perform at an optimum level in the fourth quarter. Los Angeles Times(Dec 29, 2016) More research is needed to determine the optimum amount of strength training for women and men to reduce their risks. Time(Dec 28, 2016) "Only the communication between the video assistant referee and the referee was not optimum." BBC(Dec 17, 2016) 1adj most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied an optimum return on capital Syn optimal best (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities 2n most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances Hyper good, goodness that which is pleasing or valuable or useful |
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