Apex Meaning in English
word
ˈeɪˌpɛks
AY-peks
ˈeɪpɛks
AY-peks
释义
The highest point or tip of something, especially the top of a structure, mountain, or a person's success.
用法与细微差别
Formal and often used in scientific, academic, or poetic contexts. Common in phrases like 'apex of his career,' 'apex predator.' Rare in casual speech. Do not confuse with 'apiece' (each individual item).
Spanish: cima - ápice - punto más altoPortuguese (BR): ápice - cume - augePortuguese (PT): ápice - cume - augeChinese (Simplified): 顶点 - 最高点 - 巅峰Chinese (Traditional): 頂點 - 最高點 - 巔峯Hindi: शिखर - सर्वोच्च बिंदुArabic: قمة - ذروةBengali: শিখর - চূড়াRussian: вершина - апекс (биол.)Japanese: 頂点 - 絶頂Vietnamese: đỉnh - chópKorean: 정상 - 절정Turkish: zirve - dorukUrdu: عروج - چوٹیIndonesian: puncak - puncak tertinggi
例句
The climbers reached the apex of the mountain at sunrise.
basic
A pyramid's apex is its tip at the top.
basic
The lion is considered the apex predator in its habitat.
basic
His career hit its apex when he won the Nobel Prize.
natural
From the apex of the tower, the view was incredible.
natural
At its apex, the festival attracts thousands of people every year.
natural