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.
ultimate 双语例句
1. Their ultimate aim was a market economy for Hungary.
他们最终的目标是为匈牙利建立起市场经济体制。
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2. He was the ultimate arbiter on both theological and political matters.
他在神学和政治事务上都是最终的仲裁人。
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3. As an ultimate sanction, they can sell their shares.
作为最高的处罚，他们可以出售他们的股份。
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4. The ultimate aim is to expand the network further.
最终目的是为了进一步拓展该网络。
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5. Caviar and oysters on ice are generally considered the ultimate luxury foods.