1650s, from Late Latin ultimatus, past participle of ultimare "to be final, come to an end," from Latin ultimus (fem. ultima) "last, final, farthest, most distant, extreme," superlative of *ulter "beyond" (see ultra-). As a noun from 1680s. Ultimate Frisbee is attested by 1972.
雙語例句
1. Their ultimate aim was a market economy for Hungary.
他們最終的目標是為匈牙利建立起市場經濟體制。
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2. He was the ultimate arbiter on both theological and political matters.
他在神學和政治事務上都是最終的仲裁人。
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3. As an ultimate sanction, they can sell their shares.
作為最高的處罰，他們可以出售他們的股份。
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4. The ultimate aim is to expand the network further.
最終目的是為了進一步拓展該網絡。
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5. Caviar and oysters on ice are generally considered the ultimate luxury foods.