acme

/ˈækmi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈækmi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈak-mē/ (ame, mw)

acme — noun

1. the point at which something reaches its best, most complete, or most successful

1.名詞C1
釋義

the point at which something reaches its best, most complete, or most successful state

例句

Many critics consider Ingmar Bergman's 'Persona' the acme of 20th-century filmmaking.

the acme of + domain (art form or field)

The young conductor reached the acme of her career with a triumphant Berlin Philharmonic season.

reach the acme of + possessive noun (career, profession)

同義詞
  • peak

    more common in everyday English; used for both physical and figurative high points

  • pinnacle

    similar register to acme; emphasizes the highest achievable position

  • zenith

    often used for careers, fame, or celestial metaphor; suggests a point in time

  • apex

    preferred in technical or scientific contexts; also used for physical peaks

反義詞
  • nadir

    the lowest point; opposite in literary and figurative usage

  • bottom

    more informal; the lowest level or stage

文法句型

the acme of + noun

用法筆記

Typically used in the singular with the definite article 'the'. Frequently followed by 'of + noun' to specify the domain (e.g., 'the acme of elegance'). In modern English, 'peak' and 'pinnacle' are more common in everyday contexts; 'acme' carries a more formal or literary tone.

常見錯誤

❌His performance was at its acme when he was in his twenties.
✅His performance was at its peak when he was in his twenties.
💡'acme' is not typically used with possessive 'its' or in comparative constructions; use 'peak' for everyday contexts.
❌They reached the acme of the mountain by noon.
✅They reached the summit of the mountain by noon.
💡'acme' describes an abstract or figurative high point, not a physical mountain top.