max
noun
UK/mæks/
US/mæks/
Phrases of max noun
- to the max
To the greatest extent or degree possible; to the utmost limit.
达到最大限度，尽可能地。
• She maxed out her credit card.
她刷爆了她的信用卡。
adjective
UK/mæks/
US/mæks/
Definitions of max adjective
Used informally to indicate a maximum amount, often placed after the numerical value.
（常用于数额之后）最多的，最高的
This jacket will cost you $100 max.
这件外套最多会花你100美元。
I reckon the whole project will take three months max.
我估计整个项目最多需要三个月。
We can stay there for two weeks max.
我们最多可以在那里待两周。
Phrasal Verbs of max
- max something out
to push something to its maximum capacity, making any further increase impossible
到达极限
• This computer has maxed out on memory and cannot accommodate any additional RAM.
这台电脑的内存已达极限，无法再增加任何RAM。
- max out
to achieve or possess the maximum or an excessive amount of something
开到最大；达到极限
• I maxed out my credit card during this shopping spree.
我在这次购物狂欢中刷爆了我的信用卡。