| 单词 | peak |
| 释义 | peak peak // noun, verb, adjective
■ noun [C, usually sing.]
a period of time when the level, value or rate of sth is at its highest; the best or most successful point: Inflation is believed to have reached its peak. She's at the peak of her career. Economic growth moves through a cycle of peaks and troughs. OPP TROUGH
an all-time/a record peak ◆ above/below the peak ◆ to be at/hit/reach/rise to a peak
■ verb [no obj]
to reach the highest level or value: Oil production peaked in the early 1980s. The price peaked at $22 per share.
■ adjective [only before noun]
1 used to describe the highest level of sth: Property prices have reached peak levels. The machinery needs regular maintenance to operate at peak efficiency. She believed that a good night's sleep was the secret of peak performance. Australia passed its peak rate of production of oil in 2000.
a peak level/rate/value peak efficiency/performance
2 of a time when the greatest number of people are doing sth or using sth, and prices are often higher: July and August are the peak season for travel in Europe. Phone calls are more expensive during peak times. ⇨ OFF-PEAK
a peak period/season/time |
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