Extremity



GRE TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.极度; 绝境
• ［英］ n.极度 ( the greatest degree) ; 绝境 ( a state of extreme necessity; danger)
• ［记］ 来自extreme ( 尽头的, 极度的)
• ［例］ an extremity of pain / anger

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural -ties)

• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. the farthest or most remote part, section, or point <the island's westernmost extremity>
  • b. a limb of the body; especially a human hand or foot
• 2.
  • a. extreme danger or critical need
  • b. a moment marked by imminent destruction or death
• 3.
  • a. an intense degree <the extremity of his participation — Saturday Review>
  • b. the utmost degree (as of emotion or pain)
• 4. a drastic or desperate act or measure <driven to extremities>

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