Greatest
“Greatest” 是形容词 “great” 的最高级形式。
- 形容词 (Adjective):
- 最大的,最多的(largest in amount, size, or degree)。
- 最伟大的,最杰出的(most prominent or distinguished)。
- 最好的(informal: best)。
- “She is one of the greatest scientists of our time.” (她是当代最伟大的科学家之一。)
- “This is the greatest challenge we have ever faced.” (这是我们面临过的最大挑战。)
- “He had the greatest respect for his teacher.” (他对他老师怀有极大的尊重。)
- 词根: “great” (大的,伟大的),源自古英语 “great”。
- 后缀: “-est” (形容词最高级后缀)。
- 词根: great
- 后缀: -est
在体育文化中,常用缩写 “G.O.A.T.” (Greatest of All Time) 来形容史上最伟大的运动员(如迈克尔·乔丹或梅西)。这已经成为流行文化中极高的赞誉。
- 原级: “great”
- 比较级: “greater”
联想 “great” (伟大的) + “best” (最好的)。既然是 “great” 里面最 “best” 的,那就是 “greatest”。
“The old man told the children that the greatest treasures weren’t made of gold or silver. He said the greatest joy comes from helping others and being kind. The children listened in silence, realizing that being the ‘greatest’ didn’t mean having the most things, but having the biggest heart.” (老人告诉孩子们,最大的财富不是金子或银子做的。他说,最大的快乐来自于帮助他人和保持善良。孩子们静静地听着,意识到成为“最伟大的人”并不意味着拥有最多的东西,而是拥有最宽广的心胸。)