Cool MateGreatest 对比 Ultimate
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Greatest
高频组块
Ultimate
前 1000（非常常见）B2adjective
| Greatest | Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 //ˈɡreɪtɪst//🇺🇸 //ˈɡreɪtɪst// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈʌltɪmət/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈʌltɪmət/"]/ |
| 含义 | the best or most important | the best or most extreme version of something |
| 例句 | She is the greatest athlete of all time. | our **ultimate goal/aim/objective/target** |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 高频组块 | 前 1000（非常常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | - | B2 |
| 词性 | adjective | |
| 搭配 | the greatest achievement, the greatest impact, the greatest contribution, the greatest challenge | ultimate goal, ultimate experience, ultimate challenge, ultimate decision, ultimate test |
| 反义 | least, inferior | inferior, least, mediocre |
| 常见错误 | Confused with 'greater' which is comparative, not superlative., Used incorrectly when describing two items instead of three or more. | Mistakenly using in a literal context instead of as a descriptor for quality., Confusing with 'penultimate' which means second to last., Using 'ultimate' to modify nouns it doesn't apply to, like 'ultimate happiness' instead of 'ultimate goal'. |
| 用法说明 | Use 'greatest' when comparing multiple items, often in superlative forms. Avoid in casual contexts where simpler terms suffice. | Used to express the highest quality or extreme level. Often used in marketing to describe top products or experiences. Not suitable for formal writing. |
常见问题：Greatest 对比 Ultimate
Greatest和Ultimate 有什么区别？
Greatest: the best or most important Ultimate: the best or most extreme version of something
能各给一个例子吗？
Greatest: She is the greatest athlete of all time. Ultimate: our **ultimate goal/aim/objective/target**
我可以互换使用 Greatest和Ultimate 吗？
不总是。Greatest和Ultimate 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。