maximum

1. ADJ You use maximum to describe an amount which is the largest that is possible, allowed, or required. 最大的[ADJ n]

Under planning law the maximum height for a fence or hedge is 6 feet. 根据规划法，栅栏或树篱的最高高度为6英尺。

2. N-SING Maximum is also a noun. 最大值

The law provides for a maximum of two years in prison. 法律规定监禁最长两年。

3. ADJ You use maximum to indicate how great an amount is. 最大的[ADJ n]

I need the maximum amount of information you can give me. 我需要你所能给我的最大的信息量。

It was achieved with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency. 它以最少的慌乱和最高的效率被做到了。

4. ADV If you say that something is a particular amount maximum, you mean that this is the greatest amount it should be or could possibly be, although a smaller amount is acceptable or very possible. 最多[amount ADV]

We need an extra 6 grams a day maximum. 我们一天最多还需要6克。