词组 | extreme |
释义 | extreme /ɪkˈstriːm/ adjective 1. very great in degreeGrammarExtreme is usually used before a noun in this meaning.nounsextreme care/caution It is necessary to use extreme caution when handling chemicals.extreme difficulty He had extreme difficulty finding the book she wanted.extreme importance The article emphasizes the extreme importance of good family relationships.extreme poverty Extreme poverty still exists in many rural areas.extreme pressure They are working under extreme pressure.extreme violence Many of the refugees had witnessed extreme violence.extreme cold/heat Most plants are not able to withstand extreme cold.extreme pain He was rushed to hospital in extreme pain.2. very unusual and severenounsan extreme case In extreme cases, the illness can cause death.an extreme example This incident is an extreme example of poor management.extreme circumstances The use of force is only justified in extreme circumstances.an extreme situation In extreme situations, children may be removed from their parents.an extreme measure (=a very unusual or severe action taken to try to solve a problem) He hoped that such extreme measures would not be necessary.an extreme form of sth Racially motivated attacks are the most extreme form of discrimination.extreme weather/conditions The search had to be abandoned because of the extreme conditions.extreme temperatures Extreme temperatures had caused the pipes to burst.phrasesgo to extreme lengths (=do things that are very unusual) Criminals will go to extreme lengths to smuggle drugs into the country.3. having very strong political or religious opinions which seem unreasonablenounsextreme views/opinions Some party members have extreme right-wing views.extreme policies Their policies on immigration seem very extreme.an extreme nationalist The most extreme nationalists wanted complete separation from England.ANTONYMS → moderate |
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