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peaking

UK //ˈpiːkɪŋ//US //ˈpiːkɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'peke'(顶点),后演变为 'peak'(顶峰),加上 '-ing' 后缀表示进行或达到的状态。

verb

❶ 指达到最高点或顶峰的状态,常用于描述数量、水平或能力的最高表现。

“Her performance is peaking at the right time for the competition.”

(她的表现在比赛前达到了最佳状态。)

“The stock market is peaking after months of steady growth.”

(经过数月的稳定增长,股市达到了顶峰。)

同义词:culminating, climaxing, topping

adjective

❶ 形容某物或某人在某一时刻达到最高水平或最佳状态。

“The team is in peaking condition for the finals.”

(这支队伍在决赛时处于最佳状态。)

“His peaking energy levels made him the favorite to win the race.”

(他充沛的体力使他成为比赛的热门选手。)

同义词:maximum, highest, optimal

常见短语

peaking interest — 指兴趣或关注度达到最高点,常用于描述公众或市场对某事物的强烈关注。

“The new tech gadget is peaking interest among young consumers.”

(这款新科技产品引起了年轻消费者的极大兴趣。)