optimum

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++op·ti·mum /ˈɒptəməm $ ˈɑːp-/ adjective [only before noun] BESTthe best or most suitable for a particular purpose or in a particular situation 最优的；最适宜的 optimum conditions for growth 最适宜生长的条件 This design makes the optimum use of the available space. 这一设计最大限度地利用了现有的空间。 —optimum noun [singular]

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optimum• The absence of a crater is expected for an explosion at the optimum burst height.• Under optimum conditions, as many as 50 meteors per hour may be seen.• Likewise, on Mars carbon monoxide is easy to make but is not necessarily the optimum fuel.• We know exactly how to change their feed day by day to produce optimum growth.• Consumption of food relieves the discomfort and lowers his arousal level back towards its optimum level.• Thus maintenance can make an important contribution to containing machine running costs as well as ensuring optimum machine availability.• Here trials are used to establish the concentrations necessary to achieve optimum performance.• How do you know what the optimum setting for your modem is?• Winter squash needs plenty of moisture to reach the optimum size.• The optimum temperature for producing steel is around 1200C.From Longman Business Dictionaryoptimumop‧ti‧mum /ˈɒptəməmˈɑːp-/ adjective [only before a noun] the best that is possible, or the most suitableSYN optimalThe optimum size for a bank may be much smaller than previously supposed.An early sale would allow the company to realize optimum value for its remaining assets.Origin optimum (1800-1900) Latin “best”