英语词汇“peak time”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

peak time

释义

peak¹ /pēk/

noun

A point
The pointed end or highest point of anything
The top of a mountain, esp when sharp
A summit
The highest point of a curve, etc on a graph
Any point or period of maximum activity, intensity, performance, skill, etc
A sharp projection
The projecting front of a cap or (formerly) of a widow's hood
A projecting point of hair on the forehead
A pointed beard
The upper outer corner of a sail extended by a gaff or yard (nautical)
The upper end of a gaff (nautical)

adjective

Maximum
Of a maximum

intransitive verb

To rise in a peak
To reach the height of one's powers, popularity, etc
(of prices, etc) to reach a highest point or level (sometimes with out)

transitive verb (nautical)

To tilt up

ORIGIN: Found from the 16c (peked in the 15c); appar connected with pike²

peaked adjective

Having a peak or peaks

peakˈy adjective

Having a peak or peaks
Like a peak

peak load noun

The maximum instantaneous demand of electricity, or load on a power-station (cf base-load under base¹)

off-peak

At, of or relating to a regular period of relatively low customer demand, eg for electricity or rail travel

peak (viewing or listening) hours or time

The period in the day when the number of people watching television or listening to the radio is at its highest (for television approx 7.00–10.30pm)

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peak1 /pēk/

peak¹ /pēk/